Staff Systems Engineer

Torc Robotics
Blacksburg, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to systems engineers with a background in robotics or automotive domains working in cross-functional teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in autonomous systems and a track record of leading integration efforts across teams
    — “Lead the integration of new and existing self-driving components and subsystems”
  • Individuals who have worked with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems and CI/CD automation in robotics or automotive settings
    — “Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test planning, execution, and CI/CD automation”
  • Engineers with a strong grasp of systems design and requirements mapping across product lifecycles
    — “Maintain traceability between different levels of requirements and map them to verification tests throughout the product lifecycle”

Things to consider

  • The role may require relocation or travel, despite being based in Blacksburg, VA
    — “availability to work anywhere in the U.S.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in designing scalable systems for autonomous validation
    — “Architect scalable platform systems for validating autonomous driving software”
  • Showcase your ability to guide cross-team integration of complex systems
    — “Lead and ensure the technical excellence of solutions delivered by the Metrics for Release and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) groups”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency with systems engineering tools like Jama and Cameo
    — “systems engineering tools (Jama, Cameo) for architecture and requirements management”
  • Emphasize your background in CAN-based vehicle networking and ROS programming
    — “Programming in Python, C++ and ROS (Robot Operating System); CAN-based vehicle networking”
  • Quantify your experience with KPI tracking and system performance reporting
    — “Track and report system performance KPIs on a regular basis”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • lead and ensure the technical excellence of solutions delivered by the Metrics for Release and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) groups
  • maintain traceability between different levels of requirements and map them to verification tests
Typical background
Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 4 years' experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 6 years' experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Systems EngineeringHardware-in-the-loop (hil)Data AnalysisPythonC++ROSCan-based Vehicle Networking

Preferred

JamaCameoCi/cd Automation

Stack & domain

PythonC++ROSCan-based Vehicle NetworkingJamaCameoData AnalysisVisualizationKPI ReportingTroubleshootingDebugging

About the role

Original posting from Torc Robotics via Greenhouse

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: $163,800.00 - $245,700.00 USD Annual

Source: Torc Robotics careers (Greenhouse)

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