Senior Hardware Engineer (Radar)

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Engineer (Radar): Leading the technical development and integration of radar and lidar sensing systems for automated driving technologies with an accent on sensor benchmarking, performance targets, and supplier engagement. Focus on ensuring sensor reliability, analyzing raw sensor data, and driving corrective actions for automotive production.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, or Detroit, MI) and legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.

Salary: $191,920 - $287,880 USD

Company

A subsidiary of Ford Motor Company developing automated driving technologies at the speed of a technology startup.

What you will do

• Lead technical development of radar or lidar sensing systems from early concept and benchmarking through production launch.
• Define sensor performance targets, requirements, evaluation criteria, and validation plans.
• Drive sensor benchmarking and technical down-selection across candidate suppliers and technologies.
• Guide architecture and tradeoff decisions related to performance, environmental robustness, thermal constraints, and cost.
• Analyze test data from suppliers and vehicles to identify performance gaps and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, perception, firmware, and vehicle integration teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Robotics or related field with 7+ years of experience (or advanced degree with 5+/2+ years).
• 8+ years of experience in automotive sensing with deep expertise in radar or lidar.
• Strong first-principles understanding of RF fundamentals or ToF/FMCW lidar.
• Proficiency in Python (NumPy, pandas, Jupyter) for parsing logs and building analysis workflows.
• Experience with automotive tools: Wireshark/PCAP, CANoe/CANalyzer, ROS/rosbag, and automotive Ethernet.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Robotics.
• Experience bringing radar or lidar systems into automotive series production.
• Familiarity with DV/PV, DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and functional safety processes.
• Working knowledge of perception and tracking in automated driving systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA employer match.
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited vacation and 15 paid holidays.
• Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations.
• Professional development reimbursement and monthly wellness stipend.
• Family-oriented perks including paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy support.