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Senior Chassis Engineer, Steering Actuation

Foster City, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

End-to-end design and release of steer-by-wire steering systems for autonomous vehicles, bridging hardware and software.

Role type

Senior IC chassis engineer (steering actuation)

Builds

Active chassis systems and steer-by-wire components for autonomous robotaxis

Domain

Autonomous mobility / Automotive hardware

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

3D CAD design (CATIA V5/V6/3DX), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), electromechanical actuator design, brushless DC motor integration, precision gear systems, functional safety architecture, NVH mitigation, mass target management, supplier management, system integration, validation test planning (component/HIL/vehicle)

Preferred skills

Masters or Ph.D., CAN & Network skills, Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, dSPACE experience, Polarion/Jira/Confluence

Technologies

CATIA V5/V6, 3DX, ASME Y14.5, CAN, dSPACE, Vector CANalyzer, CANoe

Responsibilities

Own product lifecycle from concept to production for steer-by-wire systems; Design and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T; Define and manage mechanical, electrical, NVH, and EMC requirements; Lead component testing and characterization; Manage strategic supplier engagements for hardware and software delivery

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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