What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Electrical Engineering position at TuSimple - Relocation?
This role is located in Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is provided.
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Company Overview
Come join a higher calling and find a deeper purpose!
As a multi-national Artificial Intelligence Technology Company, we are at the epicenter of the Autonomous Vehicle Universe. Our breakthroughs are leading the industry in autonomous trucking.
While inventing the framework of Autonomous Driving, our current fleet of autonomous Trucks are helping communities receive much-needed supplies and medical equipment around the clock. Our people are some of the most talented engineers and contributors who are leaving behind a historic legacy.
TuSimple was founded half a decade ago with the goal of bringing the top minds in the world together to achieve the dream of a driverless truck solution. With a foundation in computer vision, algorithms, mapping, and Artificial Intelligence, TuSimple is working to create the first global commercially viable autonomous truck driving platform!
Job Description
The Director of Electrical Engineering will have a well-rounded knowledge of microcontrollers for embedded systems, networking, servers, analog circuitry, digital circuitry, EMI and RFI, and DC power. They will support our R&D Engineers in implementation of these concepts as they apply to the electrical connections and electronic components of our autonomous systems. This is a hands-on position and is expected to lead by doing.
Responsibilities
• Oversee electrical system and components of the autonomous systems
• Select and verify components and connections to adhere to automotive environments and J1455
• Oversee and manage 3rd party vendors
• Support verification, validation, and compliance testing
• Support production in regard to electrical connections and electronic components
• Prepare electronic hardware requirements, electronic hardware design and FMEA documents
• Calculate electronic hardware key parameters and WCCA
• Review and oversee analog and digital designs
• Oversee and manage network and server requirements for software team needs
• Lead, manage, motivate and direct the Electrical Engineering (EE) team
• Responsible for growing and developing staff including EE’s and Technician
Technical Skills
• Experience with high speed interfaces such as USB3, Gigabit, 10G Ethernet, RGMII, SGMII, FPGA serial transceivers, etc
• Solid understanding of modern architecture of microprocessors, microcontrollers and GPU architecture with high speed interfaces
• Experience with communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-422, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN.
• Experience with digital video and image processing in camera systems. Familiar with camera interfaces: MIPI/CSI, GMSL1/2, GigE, PoE protocols
• Familiar with signal integrity analysis and simulation environments
• Familiar with fiber optic networking techniques
Qualifications
• M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering
• Strong background of embedded system, proficiency in handling modules such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, etc.
• 20 years Electrical Engineering experience
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit analysis
• Experience developing commercial product to completion in Automotive industry
• Hands-on experience in designing and debugging electrical circuit
• Experience designing single board computer systems, preferably ARM based, targeted to mobile environments
• Experience completing verification, validation, and compliance testing (ISO 16750/ SAE J1455)
• Have experience in environmental constraints (temp, humidity, and vibration), regulatory compliance and product debug (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients, etc.)
• Demonstrated PCB design experience (schematic diagram, PCB layout, High speed circuit, WCCA)
• 5 years of managing a team of 5 or more in the last 5 years
• Experience directing talented engineering teams and managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Demonstrated ability to hire, motivate, mentor and develop teams
• Experience working with cross-functional teams managing multiple projects including various development models from internal to contract manufacturing.
• A practical, “hands-on” approach, with the ability to work in a fast paced and often changing environment
Bonus Points
• Experience with Truck or Automotive OEM technology
• Delivered to production an automotive or aerospace grade ECU
• Delivered solutions in safety critical environments. Specifically, experience with IEC 61508 and/or ISO 26262
• Experience in common electronic hardware failure mode in vehicle (Connectors, Power, MOSFET, Relays, etc.)
• Familiar with EMC design and regulations (ESD/RI/CI/BCI/RE/CE)
• Experience in CAE (EMC simulation, Thermal simulation)
• Experience in electronic hardware test (black box, white box, grey box)
• Experience in embedded software for electronic hardware testing
• Experience in electronic hardware development process establishment and implementation (ISO 16949 / ASPICE / CMMI)
• Demonstrated wiring harness design experience (Wiring harness diagram, power balance, connectors)
• Experience in deterministic vs nondeterministic protocols
• Experience in distributed vs non-distributed systems
Perks
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position
- Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Up to a 30% discretionary bonus
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Shape the landscape of autonomous driving
- 100% Company-paid Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance plans
- Company 401(K) program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid education/training
- Company-paid gym membership
TuSimple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
This role is located in Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is provided.
For immediate consideration please email your resume to: