VP of Hardware
Core
Design and execute the architecture and development of an autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicle for freight transportation.
Role type
VP of Hardware (Senior, high-ownership IC + Team Lead)
Builds
Autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles (chassis, powertrain, battery, sensors, electrical)
Domain
Transportation / Autonomous Vehicles / Electric Mobility
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, power electronics, battery systems, thermal management, braking systems, NPI process, team leadership, cost reduction, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Automotive startup leadership, vehicle manufacturing, high-voltage systems, autonomous platforms, rail/trucking experience, regulator relations (FRA/NHTSA)
Technologies
Electric powertrains, high-voltage systems, autonomous platforms, battery systems
Responsibilities
Own system architecture and hardware design for the entire vehicle; Own the overall hardware program schedule end to end; Lead, hire, and grow the Hardware Engineering team; Establish the system and hardware development process for new product introduction (NPI); Define and execute the vehicle verification and validation (V&V) plan; Set the 2-year hardware roadmap; Drive vehicle cost down in partnership with manufacturing, supply chain, and purchasing; Work closely with autonomy and software engineering; Work with regulators and customers on technical requirements and safety cases; Serve on the senior leadership team and shape company strategy
Seniority
VP, Strategy & Mentorship
