Principal Vehicle Integration Lead
Core
Lead electrical architecture, integration, validation, and delivery of autonomous driving systems across multiple vehicle platforms. (via careerplan.io/jobs/39d4e1d0-e957-4bcf-aa6d-c163157e7ac9-principal-vehicle-integration-lead-at-wayve)
Role type
Principal Vehicle Integration Lead (Hands-on IC)
Builds
Autonomous driving hardware systems integrated into development and production vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Autonomous Driving / Electrical Engineering
Required skills
Electrical and mechanical engineering, vehicle integration, autonomous driving systems, vehicle electrical/electronic architectures, power distribution and management, automotive compute and ECUs, sensor integration (cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMUs), vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet), wiring harnesses and connectors, PCBAs, EMC/EMI, signal and power integrity, debugging and root-cause analysis, systems engineering methods (DFMEA, DVP&R), OEM and supplier management
Preferred skills
Autonomous driving or ADAS platform development, high-performance AI compute integration, functional safety (ISO 26262), automotive cybersecurity, vehicle diagnostics and telemetry, production transition experience, multi-OEM architecture adaptation
Technologies
CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, ECUs, PCBAs, GNSS, IMU, Radar, Lidar, Cameras
Responsibilities
Define system requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies; lead architecture and design reviews; drive vehicle-level integration, bring-up, and validation; troubleshoot complex hardware/software/mechanical issues; partner with OEMs and suppliers; establish engineering standards and processes; mentor engineering teams
Seniority
Principal, hands-on technical leader