Principal Autonomous Vehicle Hardware Architect
akkarMillbrae (CA)
About the role
Akkar is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to own the hardware architecture of a complex autonomous vehicle platform in a senior IC role. The position demands hands-on leadership across mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems, from design through production.
You will drive drive-by-wire, actuation, sensor and enclosure integration, and ensure system-level reliability with cross-functional teams in software, controls and manufacturing.
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