Integration and Test Engineer II (Vehicle Integration)

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is an automated driving technology company developing a hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system for next-generation Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it’s like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone.  

When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people. 

As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

Meet the team:

The Platform Systems, Integration, and Test team at Latitude AI is a cross functional team focused on all aspects of integrating Latitude AI technology into Ford Motor Company vehicles. We are responsible for manufacturing prototype vehicles and leading integration activities to achieve initial on-road capabilities. This includes working internally, as well as with Ford and other partners, to architect, design, build, and test electrical and mechanical vehicle modifications necessary to enable Latitude AI technology development. Our team also focuses on software and software interfaces to allow for control and integration of actuation, body functions, displays and other necessary platform based functionality. Finally, we lead integration activities across calibration, perception, motion planning, and motion controls to ensure initial capabilities are established and scalable across our entire fleet of vehicles.

What you’ll do: 

• Support design, manufacturing, modification and testing of prototype vehicles to ensure vehicles are fully performant prior to entering and throughout operation 
• Aid in defining architecture and electrical/mechanical design of prototype vehicles to ensure appropriate integration of Latitude sensor and compute systems 
• Provide guidance during manufacturing and perform end-of-line testing at manufacturing sites to ensure vehicles are built, modified and configured according to specification
• Perform troubleshooting on hardware, software and electrical issues directly or remotely to enable initial vehicle handoff and ongoing vehicle operation by Latitude fleet operations personnel
• Work with technical program management and leadership teams to plan, document and report on build and commissioning status, escalating issues and coordinating handoff to customers
• Work with cross functional stakeholders from Latitude, Ford and other partners, including hardware engineers, software developers and operations technicians 
• Travel to OEM and partner sites to accomplish above tasks

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree, or PhD
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical and mechanical designs and schematics 
• Experience with vehicle prototyping and modification, with a focus on electrical and mechanical modifications to support driver assistance or autonomy development 
• Experience with developing and executing procedures for configuration and checkout of sensors and compute systems 
• Experience with performing troubleshooting and root cause analysis of failures within complex systems
• Strong communication capabilities - ability to communicate well with individuals with varying levels of technical background; ability to scope communication appropriately for a given audience
• Experience partnering with program management resources to ensure accurate programs can be executed and reported on 

Nice to have: 

• Experience in with Linux operating environment
• Experience with automotive CAN and Ethernet communication protocols and associated test tools
• Experience with JIRA and other program management toolchains

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with available employer match
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks for onsite employees
• Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Adoption/Surrogacy support program
• Backup child and elder care program
• Professional development reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives

Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!

Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.