Full-Time
Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer
Posted on 2/26/2024
Gatik AI
51-200 employees
Autonomous transportation for B2B logistics
Mid, Senior
Mountain View, CA, USA
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical or electronics engineering or a related, relevant discipline
- 3+ years of experience in electrical, thermal, and mechanical foundation
- Good understanding of automotive EMI regulations & design requirements
- Experience in troubleshooting, designing and documenting electrical power circuits
- Experience in designing, documenting, repairing automotive wiring and harnesses
- Experience interfacing with CAN based systems and logs using tools such as UML, EA, CANalyzer, CANape etc.
- Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment (e.g. multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
- Experience with battery chargers/balancers and DC power electronics
- Experience with embedded system design and working with hardware/sensor integration, such as Lidar/radar/cameras and GPS
- Experience with system redundancy
- Experience in eCAD for schematics
- Experience in environmental testing
- Design electrical, networking and power architecture for the components with functional safety including redundancies where needed
- Own the electrical systems of vehicle autonomy systems, including power, computing, sensor, and digital subsystems
- Build and document procedures, improve the hardware platform and ensure system safety
- Troubleshoot and debug electrical circuits and electromechanical systems
- Triage vehicle status through CANbus messages
- Identify and lead investigations into new technologies to drive better electrical system performance and optimized electrical architecture
Gatik AI specializes in autonomous transportation for business-to-business (B2B) logistics, focusing on the middle mile, which is the delivery of goods from distribution centers to retail locations. Their Gatik Carrier™ uses Level 4 autonomous technology to transport freight safely in both highway and urban environments, operating on known short-haul routes to enhance safety and efficiency. Gatik's Autonomous Transportation as a Service (ATaaS) model integrates into clients' supply chains, helping to lower costs and improve sustainability. The company's goal is to optimize supply chain efficiency for major clients like Tyson Foods and Kroger while ensuring safe operations in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$181.9M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↑ 9%1 year growth
↑ 26%2 year growth
↑ 71%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnerships with major companies like Tyson Foods and Kroger validate Gatik's technology and market potential.
- The $30 million investment from Isuzu and the development of a new truck chassis for mass production by 2027 indicate strong future growth and technological advancements.
- Gatik's focus on safety and collaboration with government and local communities enhances its reputation and operational reliability.
What critics are saying
- The autonomous vehicle sector is highly competitive, with significant investments going to other players like Wayve and Motional, which could overshadow Gatik.
- The long timeline for mass production (targeted for 2027) may delay revenue realization and market penetration.
What makes Gatik AI unique
- Gatik focuses exclusively on the 'middle mile' of logistics, a niche often overlooked by competitors who target either last-mile or long-haul routes.
- Their Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is designed for both highway and urban environments, offering versatility that many competitors lack.
- The company's ATaaS model allows for rapid scaling and integration into existing supply chains, providing a unique value proposition in terms of cost-efficiency and sustainability.
Benefits
Very competitive salaries and stock options
Medical, dental and vision benefits which go above and beyond
Company building events throughout the year, including an annual company retreat
Pet friendly offices
Catered lunches and snacks throughout the week
Stunning, spacious offices in the US and Canada