Senior Hardware Engineer - Sensors
Torc Robotics
Other Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 153,200-183,800 / 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 Senior Hardware Engineer 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 Senior Hardware Engineer on the Sensors 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 each sensor.
- Develop lidar, radar, camera, inertial navigation systems (INS), and microphone components that meet functional safety, security and component requirements with a focus on reliability and lifetime performance.
- Maintain requirements databases using both Jama and DNG, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
- Partner with the System team to interpret system-level requirements and decompose into detailed 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 and specification compliance of hardware deliveries by leading the sensing team in developing 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.
- 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 Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering or related field and 6+ years experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 4+ years experience.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience working with one or more of the following sensor modalities:
- LiDAR: Model raw performance metrics such as range, resolution, point cloud density, and environmental robustness. Specialize in advanced technologies like FMCW (Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave), Time-of-Flight (ToF), and MEMS LiDAR systems.
- Radar: Analyze performance parameters including range accuracy, angular resolution, velocity measurement, and robustness against interference, tailored to automotive use cases.
- Cameras: Evaluate performance factors such as resolution, field of view, dynamic range, low-light sensitivity, and image quality under various environmental conditions.
- INS (Inertial Navigation Systems): Model drift, bias stability, and integration with GNSS systems to optimize localization accuracy and robustness.
- Microphones: Analyze audio signal processing, directional sensitivity, noise suppression, and performance under vehicle cabin and exterior noise conditions.
- Experience with component validation (DV/PV) and quality process.
- Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as DOORS and Jama.
- Understanding of automotive ECUs and methodologies.
- Experience bringing automotive component(s) to production.
- 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 and reliability.
- 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 OEM/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 using Jira for agile project management.
- Experience with processors and microcontrollers.
- Expertise in advanced technologies like FMCW (Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave), Time-of-Flight (ToF), and MEMS LiDAR systems.
- Advanced expertise with radar, INS or Microphone systems.
- 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.
Job ID: 102566
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
$153,200—$183,800 USD