Lead efforts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of cutting‑edge mechatronic systems in current and next‑generation electric vehicle hardware.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $132,100 - $165,100 for Palo Alto, CA-based applicants.
Responsibilities
Architect, plan, and execute comprehensive hardware test plans including functional, performance, environmental, durability, and safety testing on complex vehicle systems and subsystems
Lead the architectural design, development, configuration, and integration of automated custom test benches, automated test equipment (ATE), high‑fidelity fixtures, and advanced instrumentation
Oversee hardware bring‑up, signal integrity analysis, and advanced system‑level debugging of complex electronics assemblies and prototype test systems
Partner with cross‑functional engineering leads, system architects, and lab technicians to provide technical direction and establish testing methodologies
Implement test set‑ups, perform tests, collect results, and maintain appropriate logs
Requirements
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
Nice to have: IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC-7711, IPC-7721 or J-STD-001 certifications
Lead efforts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of cutting‑edge mechatronic systems in current and next‑generation electric vehicle hardware.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $132,100 - $165,100 for Palo Alto, CA-based applicants.
Responsibilities
Architect, plan, and execute comprehensive hardware test plans including functional, performance, environmental (thermal, vibration, humidity), durability, and safety testing on complex vehicle systems and subsystems
Lead the architectural design, development, configuration, and integration of automated custom test benches, automated test equipment (ATE), high‑fidelity fixtures, and advanced instrumentation
Oversee hardware bring‑up, signal integrity analysis, and advanced system‑level debugging of complex electronics assemblies and prototype test systems
Partner with cross‑functional engineering leads, system architects, and lab technicians to provide technical direction and establish testing methodologies
Implement test set‑ups, perform tests, collect results, and maintain appropriate logs
Support the delivery of the controls portion of the project, including system component development, controls software development, integration, verification, and validation.
Compensation
AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.
Responsibilities
Performs System Component Development, Controls Software Development, System Integration, and System Verification & Validation activity and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required.
Mentors less experienced Engineers in the field of Controls.
Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, development of electrified systems/components, technical plans, powertrain system and component testing, data analysis and validation.
Supports/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports.
Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations.
Lead overall feature model integration and support development of test methods for Pre-Collision Assist / Automatic Emergency Braking features within Ford’s ADAS team.
Compensation
This position is a range of salary grades 6-7 and ranges from $85,400 - $134,000.
Responsibilities
Lead overall feature model integration with other feature models according to the ADAS ECU software schedule
Support model peer reviews of existing, modified and future feature model
Support resolution of model integration compatibility issues with the larger feature model team or with the coding team
Interface with the module teams that make up the overall distributed feature to ensure system level function and requirements are met
Lead/Support development of test methods to evaluate true positive, false positive and real-world performance criteria
The Advanced Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Technician is responsible for performing complex diagnostics, repairs, calibrations, and system integrations on autonomous vehicles.
Responsibilities
Perform complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on AV powertrain, braking, suspension, and high-voltage systems.
Diagnose, repair, and validate faults involving CAN networks, LIN bus, power distribution, and AV computer hardware.
Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to perform root-cause analysis and resolve recurring system issues.
Conduct precise calibrations of LiDAR, radar, camera arrays, GPS units, IMUs, and perception systems.
Validate sensor alignment, accuracy, and performance to meet AV operational standards.
Lead a global team of engineers responsible for the development, integration, launch and field quality of vehicle radio frequency (RF), access and security systems.
Compensation
This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed team of engineers
Assign work, manage team capacity and prioritize hardware and software requests
Develop engineers through technical assignments, hands‑on testing, cross‑functional projects
Promote accountability for engineering quality, timely decisions and effective issue resolution
Oversee core and application engineering for vehicle access and security components
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Nice to have: Masters in Engineering
Nice to have: experience supervising or mentoring engineers across multiple locations
Nice to have: experience with vehicle safety requirements
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