Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the testing of our autonomous robotics solutions.
• Oversee and manage multi-disciplinary test teams, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.
• Design and implement scalable test automation systems to support frequent releases.
• Lead the development and deployment of industry-standard best practices throughout the software development life cycle.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product management, and software development.
• Monitor QA results, metrics, and status and report to senior management.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement advanced testing tools and frameworks.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Ensure proper hardware testing, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Work as part of the vehicle hardware team to define, build, and maintain new systems for autonomy
• Hardware design, debugging and validation
• Own electrical/mechanical designs and integration from prototype through production
• Cross-functional collaboration with software engineering team to define hardware requirements and bring up vehicles
• Lead supplier and contract manufacturer for both prototype and high-volume production
• Industrialize current hardware designs ready for production
• Work with customers to define requirements to outfit their vehicles with autonomous hardware
• Evaluate new and existing sensor and hardware technologies and their impact on system performance

Bonus Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical, mechanical engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of professional work experience
• Strong understanding of analog circuits and power electronics fundamental
• Have managed multiple suppliers with a combination of off-the-shelf and build-to-print components
• Familiarity with sensors used in autonomy such as LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, encoders, etc
• Understanding of various communication protocols such as CAN, ethernet, and GMSL2
• Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and debugging designs
• Proven track record of product delivery/shipping/deployment to clients
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Proficiency with CAD. (Solidworks, Fusion 360, Catia... etc)

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Remote or hybrid work opportunities
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees
• Allowance to purchase new headphones when you join!