Commissioning - Systems Engineer I (Autonomous Vehicles)

Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States; requires transportation to off-site locations, closed-course and on-road testing, occasional travel to other sites, and work across locations and time zones.

Hiring range: $98,800–$118,600 USD annually, plus potential bonus, stock options, sign-on payments, relocation, and other compensation.

Company

hirify.global develops software for automated trucks and autonomous vehicle systems as part of the Daimler family.

What you will do

• Integrate new and existing self-driving software onto vehicles and test benches, maintain rapid release schedules, and support integration issue resolution.
• Develop and execute test plans for closed-course and on-road evaluations, triage road failures, identify test gaps, and analyze extended testing data.
• Evaluate full-system performance, track and report testing KPIs, manage system issues through resolution, and document best practices.
• Define functional design requirements and architecture for the TORC Virtual Driver and related autonomous ecosystem systems.
• Develop system requirements specifications, including dynamic driving task descriptions, functional flow diagrams, requirement derivation, allocation, and verification traceability.
• Lead technical design discussions across hardware, software, functional safety, validation, and operations, collaborating with architecture and safety engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, with competencies typically acquired through 0–3+ years of experience.
• Valid US driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to travel to locations away from the site and work with required personal protective equipment in designated areas.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, collaborate across locations and time zones, and work outdoors when required.
• Ability to obtain a passport and appropriate documents for potential international travel.
• Ability to maintain traceability between requirements and verification tests throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ability to align system design with functional safety goals and standards including ISO 26262 and ISO 21448.
• Passion for self-driving technology and continuous technical education.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, energetic, and team-focused work environment.
• Competitive compensation with bonus and stock options.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Flexible schedule and generous paid vacation available immediately after the start date.