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Principal Electrical & Robotics Engineer (PhD) – Intelligent Systems & Autonomy
Company Description
AC Future is building the next generation of intelligent, electric, and expandable living platforms including motorhomes, smart trailers & ADUs with highly intelligent robotic systems. Our products integrate AI, electrification, automation, and modular architecture into a seamless customer user experience.
Role Description
We are looking for a PhD-level Electrical/Robotics Engineer to lead the development of intelligent control systems, perception stacks, and robotic automation across our vehicles and integrated smart systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop:
ADAS / Level 2 → Level 4 autonomy roadmap
Robotic systems (like AI assisted room expansion and contraction)
Edge AI platforms for real-time analytics on our smart home products
- Build sensor fusion pipelines:
Cameras (fisheye, stereo, etc.)
LiDAR
Radar
- Develop perception stack:
Object detection, classification
Scene understanding
Occupant monitoring
- Design robot control systems:
Motion planning
SLAM / localization
Path optimization
- Help with embedded systems & platform power integration:
BMS communication
Vehicle control units (VCU) development
Power electronics interfaces
PDUs development and sourcing
Electric distribution systems
- Enable AI-driven user interaction:
Voice agentic AI interface
Smart energy & water management systems
- Vehicle Software:
Vehicle level software integrations
Vehicle diagnostics
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
- 5 years of experience in robotics / autonomy / embedded systems
- Strong expertise in:
C / Python
ROS / ROS2
Embedded systems (STM32, TC397)
Nvidia Platforms and Tool Chain
Preferred Experience
- Autonomous vehicles
- Advanced Vehicle Energy Systems
- Cybersecurity (ISO 21434)
- Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
Company Benefits:
- Generous employee stock options
- 401(k) – 1:1 company match up to 5%
- Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Free office lunch
- Sponsorship for employment visa status
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Irvine near Spectrum, CA