Torc Robotics

Systems Engineer – AD-Kit Components

Torc Robotics · Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI $98K–$118K Posted 2026-08-04
Salary
$98K–$118K
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr

Meet the Team:

Join the Autonomous Driving Kit (AD-Kit) Systems Team, where we design, source, develop, build, and deliver a highly scalable Autonomous Driving Kit (AD-Kit) system. 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 System Engineer who is enthusiastic about systems engineering and autonomy compute systems. This work is aligned to best-in-class functional safety and cybersecurity standards.

What you'll do:

We are looking for a dynamic Systems Engineer who will bring new ideas and optimizations to the AD-Kit Systems Team.  The Systems Engineer owns and drives the technical direction of key aspects of the AD-Kit System. The team is responsible for authoring, maintaining and analyzing technical requirements, and working across the product lifecycle to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful bring-up, testing, validation and integration of the AD-Kit System. This includes, but is not limited to, embedded computes, data logging, power distribution, smart antenna, and all sensor modalities (radar, LiDAR, camera, microphone, etc).

  • Develop system requirements that meet functional safety and security standards.
  • Maintain requirements databases using Jama, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
  • Partner with the Product team to interpret product-level requirements and decompose into detailed autonomy system requirements.
  • Support the development of AD-Kit System functional architecture.
  • Develop AD-Kit System integration and test plans.
  • Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices and champion this with others in the group.
  • Perform problem-solving activities during design, prototype, and production, driving root cause analysis and problem resolution.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field and 0-3+ years of experience
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Hands-on systems, hardware, and software engineering experience.
  • Familiarity or experience with data buses such as CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, I2C.
  • Experience with high-speed signaling and signal integrity.

Bonus Points!

  • Experience with ISO 26262 standards and ASPICE and how to creatively apply these concepts to iterative design and development.
  • Experience working with safety-critical and fail-operational control systems.
  • Experience with and strong understanding of automotive ECUs and methodologies.
  • Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as Jama.
  • Expertise in establishing a robust functional safety case for L4 autonomous applications.
  • Experience with high-speed signals on PCBs such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR memory.
  • Experience with C, C++, Python and/or Linux.
  • Experience designing, executing, and documenting lab-based and/or real-world field tests.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to automotive electronics.
  • Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
$98,800 — $118,600 USD

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Torc Robotics

Torc Robotics

Autonomous Systems · Private · Blacksburg, USA

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Daimler Truck
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Torc Robotics develops autonomous driving software and Level 4 self-driving technology for commercial trucking applications. As an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, the company focuses on commercializing autonomous trucks for long-haul freight operations.
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