At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team in Human-Centered AI, Human Interactive Driving, Energy and Materials, and Robotics.

The Platform Research team is part of TRI’s Human Interactive Driving (HID) division. The aim of the division is to develop technologies that change the way we think about mobility, while the Platform Research team aims to build and deploy tools and platforms that accelerate HID’s research goals. As a Senior Engineer in this team, you will help create integrated research vehicles that showcase TRI’s latest research and technologies.

We are looking for a top-performing, tenacious problem solver who, at the same time, is comfortable with ambiguity and is an abstract thinker. The successful candidate is curious, open-minded, and a relationship- and bridge-builder who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and quickly adapts to new situations, domains, and technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead prototype vehicle development, including hardware, electronics, and low-level software design and development
Break down high-level requirements into system architecture, component specs, and wiring diagrams
Own the debugging of hardware and software to ensure system functionality
Lead functional safety design and implementation

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of related experience
Strong background in mechatronics, including hardware, electronics, and low-level software for hardware control and middleware
Previous experience working with OEMs or Tier 1s
Experience with integration for prototype vehicles
Experience with Solidworks and rapid prototyping
Knowledge with Vehicle onboard computers (ECU)
Safety system design experience
Exposure with MATLAB/SIMULINK
Write programming languages such as C++/Python

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with ISO26262
ROS/ROS2 or similar framework experience
dSpace products experience
CI/CD

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $170,240 and $244,720/year for California-based roles; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Note that TRI offers a generous benefits package (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave) and an annual cash bonus structure. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Compensation Overview

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