User Experience Hardware Electrical Engineer

Job description

Hire Art is helping an on‑demand, autonomous ride‑hailing company hire a User Experience Hardware Electrical Engineer to support the development of key human‑machine interface (HMI) systems used by riders to interact with autonomous vehicles.

In this role, you’ll develop system requirements, solve complex design challenges, prototype and validate hardware solutions, and coordinate cross‑functional development activities to support critical vehicle milestones.

The ideal candidate is highly hands‑on, collaborative, and experienced in electrical system design, validation, and troubleshooting within complex hardware environments.

• Develop electrical component and system requirements for rider‑facing HMI hardware systems.
• Lead technical discussions and development activities with external suppliers, including drawing reviews, requirement validation, and engineering change management.
• Support hardware development from concept through production, including prototype bring‑up, validation, and deployment activities.
• Investigate and resolve electrical, system, and integration issues through detailed root cause analysis, log reviews, and component‑level debugging.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with mechanical, systems, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to develop and improve hardware solutions.
• Coordinate supplier tooling, manufacturing readiness, and production activities to support key vehicle milestones.
• Develop and execute system‑ and component‑level validation test plans.
• Support vehicle build, bring‑up, integration, and testing activities across development and deployment phases.
• Travel within the Bay Area and internationally as needed to support suppliers, testing, and program activities.

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in electrical component or system design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Experience taking hardware components or assemblies from concept through production while managing supplier deliverables and project timelines
• Experience with in automotive, aerospace, or other safety‑critical industries
• Familiarity with automotive communication networks and protocols such as CAN bus, automotive Ethernet, A2B, or similar systems
• Experience working with onboard digital serial interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, and I2S
• Experience with electrical validation, EMI/EMC testing, and system‑level troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, debugging, and cross‑functional communication skills
• Ability to travel within the Bay Area and internationally as needed

• Knowledge of automotive functional safety standards such as ISO 26262
• Firmware or software experience, including exposure to Python, C/C++, or scripting languages
• Experience with chassis systems or electromechanical systems
• Experience with high‑speed bus protocols such as PCIe, Display Port, or HDMI
• Experience using hardware development and CAD tools such as Altium, 3DX, or CATIA V5/V6

• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Employer (Hire Art) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare‑related costs
• Hire Art covers all costs for short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed via Hire Art. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp‑to‑corp.