Torc Robotics

Senior, Hardware Engineer - Unstructured Environments

Blacksburg, VA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$153k-$184kDetected 16 hours ago

ProcurementSystems EngineeringRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringSensorsCommunicationMentoring

About the role

Working alongside mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and autonomy engineers, you'll help bring complex autonomous vehicle hardware from concept through integration, validation, and deployment.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality hardware solutions are delivered efficiently and reliably, supporting autonomous operation across a variety of unstructured environments.
You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering standards, improve hardware integration processes, mentor fellow engineers, and solve challenging real-world autonomy problems.

Lead end-to-end hardware integration and vehicle commissioning from system architecture through operational readiness.
Design, develop, and continuously improve standardized hardware integration and commissioning processes that enable efficient, high-quality deployments.
Own the creation of component, integration, and test specifications to ensure hardware solutions meet quality, performance, and reliability expectations.
Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and autonomy engineering teams to successfully integrate complex hardware systems.
Manage supplier engagement, procurement timelines, and hardware readiness to support successful program execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends in hardware quality, engineering processes, and system performance.
Experience developing hardware requirements, component specifications, integration plans, and test procedures.
Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver complex technical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to drive engineering process improvements while maintaining high quality standards.
Experience developing hardware for autonomous vehicles, robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical systems.

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and systems integration principles.
Experience with sensors including cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS, IMUs, or other perception hardware.
Experience with hardware validation, verification, and system-level testing.

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.
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.
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 matchFlexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)Company-wide holiday office closures
AD+D and Life Insurance

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
Meet the Team
As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you'll join a collaborative team responsible for designing, integrating, and delivering the hardware systems that power Torc's autonomous driving platform.
For this position, we are open to hiring in Blacksburg, VA.
Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused.

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