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Senior / Staff Systems Engineer

CyngnIndustrial Autonomous company
Mountain View, United StatesLead
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Foxconn Electronics

About the role

TL;DR

Lead system definition and architecture for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms.

  • Cyngn is seeking a Senior / Staff Systems Engineer to lead system definition and architecture for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms.
  • This role is a senior, hands-on systems position responsible for converting high-level product requirements into detailed, testable engineering specifications, architectures, and verification plans.
  • Key Responsibilities Translate product requirements into system and subsystem specifications.
  • Define system architectures and interfaces for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms.
  • Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across domains.
  • Develop system-level verification and validation plans.
  • Lead technical trade studies and architectural decisions.
  • Requirements 8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex electro-mechanical systems.
  • Strong experience translating product requirements into detailed engineering specifications and verification plans.
  • Solid understanding of industrial safety standards, particularly ANSI B56.
  • Hands-on familiarity with low-level sensors and feedback systems.
  • Working knowledge of motor systems and actuation.

Required skills

C++PythonLinuxGitJiraConfluenceREST APIgRPCAWS

Domain expertise

automotive

Benefits & perks

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge), Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums), Company 401(k), Commuter Benefits, Flexible vacation policy, Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company, Paid Parental Leave, Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages, Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Tech stack

C++PythonLinuxGitJiraConfluenceREST APIgRPCAWS