About the Company

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.

A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.

Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the team: 

Join the Base Hardware Team, where we deliver cutting-edge compute, logging, power and other hardware components that are rigorously tested and validated for Torc's autonomous driving trucks. Your role will make a significant impact on the future of trucking and autonomous technology as we look to Drive the Future of Freight. We are currently seeking a Hardware Engineer II who is enthusiastic about thriving in a hands-on environment and ready to grow with the team. In this role, you will analyze and write hardware requirements, interface with automotive suppliers and stakeholders, develop and oversee implementation of test plans and procedures, and ensure overall alignment between the hardware components and the system goals.

What you’ll do: 

The Hardware Engineer II on the Base Hardware team will be responsible for authoring, maintaining and analyzing technical requirements, and working across the product lifecycle to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful test/validation of the hardware components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop automotive hardware components that meet functional safety, security and functional requirements. 
• Maintain requirements databases using both DOORS and Jama, ensuring accuracy and traceability. 
• Partner with the System team to interpret system-level requirements and decompose into detailed each sensor components requirements. 
• Collaborate with automotive Tier-1 suppliers to enable efficient project execution by removing technical blockers as the projects progress. 
• Ensure the quality of hardware deliveries by designing and establishing robust test plans that trace back to the component requirements. 
• Partner with the Component Enablement software team to execute the relevant hardware component tests. 
• Perform problem-solving activities during design, prototype and production, driving root cause analysis and problem resolution. 
• Create and maintain technical documentation and reports related to the above.

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and 4+ years experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 0-3 years experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as DOORS and Jama.
• Understanding of automotive ECUs and methodologies.
• Familiarity or experience with data buses such as CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, I2C.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to automotive electronics.
• Experience with high speed signaling and signal integrity.
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Willingness and ability to work across teams, geographies and time zones.

 Bonus Points! 

• Automotive Tier-1 supplier experience or working in a similar environment.
• Experience with ISO 26262 standards, ASPICE, cybersecurity, or autonomous vehicles.
• Experience with processors and micro controllers.
• Experience with embedded programming
• Experience with power architecture and automotive power systems.
• Knowledge or experience in ADAS/AD systems.
• Knowledge or experience in safety-critical systems and applications.
• Direct experience as an ECU development engineer.
• Event Data Recorder (EDR) or airbag systems experience.
• Experience with C, C++, Python or Linux

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r 

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:    

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options  
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees    
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match  
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date) 
• Company-wide holiday office closures  
• AD+D and Life Insurance 

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.