Electrical Engineering Tech Lead

Lead the definition and development of electrical and electronic components and system architecture for an autonomous vehicle platform

Collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams to drive integration of sensors, compute, and power systems from concept through deployment

Serve as the technical point of contact for key component and sensor suppliers, guiding selection, validation, and integration decisions

Oversee vehicle- and system-level bring-up, ensuring readiness for calibration, testing, and manufacturing in close partnership with software and validation teams

Define and manage technical documentation, interface specifications, and deliverables to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and volume manufacturing

Support field performance improvements through structured investigation of vehicle issues and coordination with test, systems, and service teams

Contribute to the development and enforcement of engineering best practices for electrical system integration, verification, and vehicle reliability

Participate in design reviews, integration planning, and cross-functional problem-solving to ensure system-level performance and scalability

8+ years of experience leading electrical system development for complex mechatronic, vehicle, or robotics platforms

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (Master’s preferred, deep understanding of sensor technologies (camera, lidar, radar, ultrasound) and their integration into vehicle architectures

Ability to evaluate sensor trade-offs and calibration strategies in the context of autonomous system design

Experience with vehicle-level electrical integration, system reliability, and design for manufacturability

Proven track record collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams during bring-up and integration phases

Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, or automation, particularly in fast-paced development environments

Familiarity with scripting and automation tools to support system integration and validation (e.g., Python, command-line tools)

Working knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols such as GMSL2, CAN, CAN-FD, and LIN

Familiarity with system modeling or simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink (preferred)

Understanding of embedded system interfaces and microcontroller-based architectures (preferred)

Salary Range - $200,000-$280,000

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

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At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.