Staff Systems Engineer

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Blacksburg, VA, USA
Hybrid
198K-198K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Robotics • Software • Transportation
The Role
Leads technical excellence and integration for metrics, release, and Hardware-in-the-Loop systems supporting autonomous driving software. Architects scalable validation platforms, distributed compute and telemetry pipelines, requirements traceability, automated testing, KPI reporting, and subsystem integration. Serves as a systems engineering subject matter expert, drives standards adoption, troubleshoots robotic and automotive systems, and mentors engineers across teams.
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Job Duties:  Lead and ensure the technical excellence of solutions delivered by the Metrics for Release and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) groups and guide their integration within Torc's self-driving product portfolio. Architect scalable platform systems for validating autonomous driving software, including orchestration of distributed compute workloads, telemetry pipelines, and results of delivery to downstream teams. Lead the integration of new and existing self-driving components and subsystems to enable the deployment of self-driving software onto Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) benches. Maintain traceability between different levels of requirements and map them to verification tests throughout the product lifecycle. Leverage automated software testing pipelines and create requirements for new tools or automation to increase overall testing capabilities. Track and report system performance KPIs on a regular basis to provide insight into system performance to the rest of the organization. Operate as a recognized subject matter expert, driving alignment and influencing adoption of best practices, technology stacks, and standards beyond the immediate group. Mentor engineers across multiple teams on systems design, requirements engineering, and best practices.

Requirements: 

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 4 years' experience in related systems engineering role, or alternatively Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 6 years' in related systems engineering role. Experience must include: 1) systems engineering tools (Jama, Cameo) for architecture and requirements management; 2) Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test planning, execution, and CI/CD automation; 3) Data analysis, visualization, and KPI reporting; 4) Troubleshooting and debugging of robotic, autonomous, or automotive systems; 5) Programming in Python, C++ and ROS (Robot Operating System); 6) CAN-based vehicle networking.

Position is located at HQ in Blacksburg, Virginia; availability to work anywhere in the U.S.

Salary: $198,451.20

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 4 years of related systems engineering experience
  • Alternatively, bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 6 years of related systems engineering experience
  • Experience using systems engineering tools such as Jama and Cameo for architecture and requirements management
  • Experience planning and executing Hardware-in-the-Loop testing and CI/CD automation
  • Experience with data analysis, visualization, and KPI reporting
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging robotic, autonomous, or automotive systems
  • Programming experience in Python, C++, and ROS
  • Experience with CAN-based vehicle networking
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The Company
HQ: Blacksburg, VA
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Torc Robotics is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking. Founded in 2005 at the birth of the self-driving vehicle revolution, we have 17 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications. Torc offers a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing self-driving trucks.

Why Work With Us

Every Torc’r is unique. The traits that define and motivate us to save lives are what unite us. At Torc, we recognize that technical prowess is only part of the equation. Our team includes people with a consistent drive to accomplish great things. We look for those who don’t let ego get in the way of teamwork.

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