Senior Integration and Test Engineer - Build and Commissioning - Travel Required

Latitude AI (lat.ai) develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for 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. all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people. Meet The Team The Systems, Integration, and Test - Build and Commissioning team is a cross functional team focused on all aspects of integrating Latitude AI technology into Ford Motor Company vehicles. We support the manufacturing of vehicles and lead 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 and production vehicles to ensure vehicles are fully performant prior to entering and throughout operation Provide guidance during manufacturing and support end‑of‑line testing at manufacturing sites to ensure vehicles are built 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 vehicle 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 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 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD) Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical designs 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 with vehicle manufacturing and new program launch support Ability to travel to Ford Manufacturing plants for extended periods and work with minimal direct supervision Nice To Have Experience 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 Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Latitude AI