Hardware Engineer I - Sensors
Torc Robotics
Other Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 98,800-118,600 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 26, 2026
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 Sensors Team, where we deliver multiple modalities of sensors that are rigorously tested and validated for Torc's autonomous driving trucks. Your role will have 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 I who is enthusiastic about thriving in a hands-on environment and ready to grow with the team. In this role, you will analyze and understand 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 I on the Sensors Team will be responsible for working with the Sensors Team to develop and execute test plans to validate across sensing modalities.
- Ensure the quality of hardware deliveries by designing, establishing and performing robust test plans that trace back to the component requirements. This includes lab-based testing and real-world field trials to verify sensor functionality and ensure automotive-grade performance.
- 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.
- Partner with the Systems team to interpret system-level requirements and decompose into detailed components requirements for each sensor.
- 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 2+ years experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 0-3 years experience.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience working sensor modalities including Lidar, Radar, Camera, Microphones, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
- 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 designing, executing and documenting lab-based and or real-world field tests.
- Experience processing and analyzing large datasets from all sensor modalities to evaluate performance.
- Experience with ISO 26262 standards, ASPICE, autonomous vehicles, or developing sensor modality applications
- Experience with processors and microcontrollers.
- Knowledge or experience in safety-critical systems and applications.
- Experience with pyCASSD software
- 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)
- 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
US Pay Range
$98,800 - $118,600 USD
Job ID: 102572