Staff Design Release Engineer – AV Networking, Connectivity & Compute
Core
Own the design release and integration of autonomous vehicle compute and connectivity subsystems, ensuring production readiness and validation.
Role type
Staff Design Release Engineer (Automotive Hardware)
Builds
High-performance compute hardware, controllers, and vehicle connectivity systems for autonomous vehicles
Domain
Autonomous vehicles, automotive hardware engineering, vehicle platform
Required skills
automotive hardware design, compute architecture, high-speed data buses, wireless connectivity standards, validation documentation (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA), BOM management, ECN processes, CAD systems, PLM systems, functional safety (ISO 26262), supplier management
Preferred skills
advanced in-vehicle prototypes, goal-level impact across teams, autonomous vehicle or robotics company experience
Technologies
NX, CATIA, Polarion
Responsibilities
Own complete design release of compute/connectivity hardware including mechanical, thermal, electrical, and network integration; Drive full product lifecycle from concept to sustaining engineering; Oversee generation and release of engineering documentation (models, drawings, BOM, specs, test reports); Define and maintain Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R); Lead Engineering Change (ECN) process; Act as primary interface to suppliers tracking part maturity through DV, PV, and PPAP phases; Build partnerships across Systems Engineering, Autonomy, Software, Quality, and Vehicle Integration teams; Lead technical program reviews and design readiness assessments; Provide regular updates to technical leadership on design maturity and validation progress
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight