Torc Robotics

Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Torc Robotics • $153K — $183K *
Blacksburg, VA 24060In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware/software integration.
  • Hands-on background in embedded Linux platforms and system-level debugging.
  • Proficiency in Python and C++ for engineering tools and automation.
  • Experience with validation environments like Hardware-in-the-Loop.
  • Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of compute platforms and sensors from initial power-on to deployment.
  • Own software release integration onto hardware, defining acceptance criteria.
  • Conduct root-cause investigations across multiple tech domains to find solutions.
  • Design validation environments to ensure issues are caught pre-deployment.
  • Develop automation frameworks and test strategies for system-level testing.
  • Represent integration perspective in design reviews using empirical evidence.
  • Mentor junior engineers and create standard operating documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools in the field.
  • Flexible work arrangements and supportive company culture.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Lead on-truck bring-up and integration of embedded compute platforms, sensors, networking, and vehicle interfaces, from first power-on through validated, deployable configurations.
  • Own integration of platform, embedded, and autonomy software releases onto target hardware, defining acceptance criteria and making the call on integration readiness.
  • Drive root-cause investigations that span hardware, firmware, OS, middleware, and application software, and see them through to durable fixes.
  • Design and evolve Hardware-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, and on-vehicle validation environments so they faithfully represent production trucks and catch issues before the field.
  • Architect automation frameworks, diagnostic tooling, and integration processes that other engineers adopt, and define system-level test strategies for new platform variants.
  • Represent integration in cross-functional design reviews, using lab and field evidence to influence hardware and software architecture decisions and to surface systemic risks.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and author the bring-up procedures, troubleshooting guides, and reference documentation that become the team's standard.


What You'll Need to Succeed
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience integrating hardware and software systems, with demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-disciplinary integration efforts.
  • Hands-on experience bringing up embedded Linux compute platforms, including boot flow, kernel and driver configuration, BSP customization, and system-level debugging.
  • Strong Python and C++ (or comparable) skills, with experience building tools and automation used by other engineers.
  • Experience designing or maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, or equivalent validation environments, and working with CI/CD and automated test frameworks.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle and robotics communication stacks such as Ethernet, CAN, PTP, DDS, and ROS 2, including deployment on embedded targets.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-domain root-cause investigations using logs, telemetry, bus captures, and lab instrumentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, experience mentoring or leading technical work without direct authority, and comfort working in vehicles and lab environments with occasional travel to test sites.


Bonus Points
  • Experience integrating autonomous vehicle, ADAS, or robotics platforms in a production or pre-production setting, especially trucking or heavy-duty vehicles.
  • Familiarity with functional safety or safety-critical development practices (ISO 26262, SOTIF, or equivalent).
  • Experience with automotive Ethernet, SOME/IP, or time-sensitive networking.
  • Experience with NVIDIA DRIVE or similar SoC/GPU platforms, or with Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux distributions.
  • Experience with sensor integration and calibration, fleet telemetry, remote diagnostics, or over-the-air update systems.


Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range

$153,200-$183,800 USD

About Torc Robotics

Torc Robotics is a company that develops autonomous vehicle technology. It was founded in 2005 in Blacksburg, Virginia, and has since become a leader in the field of self-driving vehicles. Torc Robotics has developed autonomous technology for a variety of applications, including military vehicles, mining trucks, and consumer cars. The company has partnerships with major automotive manufacturers, including Daimler Trucks North America and Caterpillar. In 2019, Torc Robotics was acquired by Daimler Trucks North America, and it continues to operate as a subsidiary of the company.
Learn more about Torc Robotics
Size
200 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Founded
2005
* Ladders Estimates

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