Hardware Integration Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles

Join TuSimple and help change the way the world moves.  Together we're making freight transportation safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.

Company Overview

Come join a higher calling and find a deeper purpose!   

As a multi-national Artificial Intelligence Technology Company, we are at the epicenter of the Autonomous Vehicle Universe. Our breakthroughs are leading the industry in autonomous trucking.  

While inventing the framework of Autonomous Driving, our current fleet of autonomous Trucks are helping communities receive much-needed supplies and medical equipment around the clock.  Our people are some of the most talented engineers and contributors who are leaving behind a historic legacy.  

TuSimple was founded in 2015 with the goal of bringing the top minds in the world together to achieve the dream of a driverless truck solution. With a foundation in computer vision, algorithms, mapping, and Artificial Intelligence, TuSimple is working to create the first global commercially viable autonomous truck driving platform!

Job Overview

As the Hardware Integration Engineer at TuSimple, you will work with the Hardware Engineering team to support build and customize vehicles in our autonomous driving fleet. This role will also  support the outfit of vehicles ranging from passenger cars to SUVs to tractor trailers. Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with R&D build processes and contribute to the completion of critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot system issues that arise during the build phase
• Support and troubleshoot the initial system power up and configuration
• Use problem solving skills to resolve issues and escalate when necessary
• Support and development of new electrical and mechanical R&D prototyping.
• Ensure that all vehicles are built to meet requirements
• Contribute to R&D development and repairs of builds
• Ensure that safety protocols are followed and identify potential risks
• Document any deviations from engineering documentation and report to relevant body
• Development of prototype electrical harnesses inside and out the vehicle
• Development of new troubleshooting procedures for maintenance department use.

Experience & Skills - Required

• Associate’s degree with 5 years of experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. 
• Electro-Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to comprehend technical documentation
• Manufacturing, assembly experience to include PCB rework, crimping, soldering and harness production
• Experience with hand tools and general power tools
• Electrical prototyping and troubleshooting debugging sensors, microcontrollers
• The use of CANbus tools and applications
• Experience with vehicle control integration
• Camera, lidar, radar, IMU calibration, verification and installation
• Root cause analysis solution oriented 
• Startup environment experience
• Autonomous vehicle electrical architecture knowledge, including sensor suite and electrical wiring.

Experience & Skills - Preferred

• Blueprint reading
• Electronics installation experience
• Experience with fabrication

Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 100% Company-paid Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance plans
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Company 401(K) program with Company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid education/training
• Company-paid gym membership
• Shape the landscape of autonomous driving
• Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement 
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on-site at one of our office locations

TuSimple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

Salary Range: $78,000 - $107,000
Please note: Individual salaries will vary within this range based on factors such as location, business needs and candidate's skills, education and experience.

Pay Transparency
 
Please note: Individual salaries will vary within the following range based on factors such as location, business needs and candidate's skills, education, and experience.