Principal Vehicle Integration Lead
Core
Lead electrical architecture, integration, and validation of autonomous driving hardware across multiple vehicle platforms.
Role type
Principal Vehicle Integration Lead
Builds
Autonomous driving systems integrated into development and production vehicles
Domain
Autonomous vehicles / Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Electrical architecture design, Vehicle integration, Sensor integration (cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMU), Power distribution management, Embedded systems (ECUs), Automotive networking (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), Root-cause analysis, Systems engineering methods (DFMEA, DVP&R), OEM/Tier 1 supplier management
Preferred skills
Autonomous driving platform development, High-performance AI compute integration, Functional safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity, Vehicle diagnostics and telemetry, Production build transition
Technologies
CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, PCBAs, Wiring harnesses, Diagnostic tools
Responsibilities
Lead electrical architecture and mechanical design for vehicle platforms; Own integration from requirements through production readiness; Define system requirements and integration strategies; Drive vehicle-level bring-up, commissioning, and validation; Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; Partner with OEMs and suppliers on technical requirements; Mentor electrical engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on technical leader
