Hardware Design Engineer

Role Summary

The Sr Staff Hardware Engineer will define, develop and deliver production hardware in embedded environment for high performance computing platform for VW Group in order to create in-house development expertise for connected infotainment and ADAS/AD system. The position will be a member of CARIAD’s technical team and interfaces with multiple stakeholders of VW Group’s technical team members. This position investigates and develops new computer HW architectures for HPC connected systems.

Role Responsibilities

HCP Hardware Development –

• Lead the development of different HW modules of ADAS/AD and Infotainment (ICP) HPCs
• Contribute to the development, launch and production of ADAS/AD and ICP HPCs, overseeing all steps of the process and working closely with product/design/contract manufacturers.
• Contribute to specification and design of compute boards for automotive systems.
• Work with internal customers to understand and specify application requirements and deliverables, including safety and security
• Work with component suppliers to select and support hardware solutions.
• Supports investigating scalable architecture alternatives and development paths for ADAS/AD and ICP Hardware platforms.
• Contribute to establish Cyber Security and Functional Safety requirements while developing EE hardware platform.
• Leads HW implementation of Cyber Security and Functional Safety requirements while developing EE hardware platform.
• Support in recruiting and building a high-performing team of electrical and mechanical engineers to deliver high performance, high volume, low cost, automotive systems.

Operational Management -

• Own the relationship with contract manufacturer and lead strategic discussions and negotiations.
• Monitor compliance with relevant regulations, statutes, Board Directives, process standards (including in respect of Golden Rules and Product Compliance), procedural/operating instructions and occupational safety regulations using appropriate management controls (dual-control principle).
• Identify and mitigate project technology risks and execution risks

General Skills

• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Experience in developing strategies for R&D
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strategic/visionary minded
• Resource management

Required Skills

• Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of HPC HW architecture and hardware development processes.
• Experienced with introduction into mass production of the same.
• Deep understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
• Deep understanding in defining and designing hardware for embedded high performance computer systems including definition of system topologies, components and their interfaces.
• Knowledge of functional safety (ISO26262) concept and implementation of same in HW design.
• Knowledge of connected HPC hardware components and its peripherals
• Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication systems.
• Knowledge of embedded system software/hardware architecture, and real-time operating systems.

Desired Skills

• Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems
• Consumer electronics HW design architecture
• Rapid SW environment for prototyping and validation
• Connected navigation and driver assistance system technologies
• User-interface architecture for mobile and automotive systems
• Programming languages C, C++, Java, HTML5, and script languages

Years Of Relevant Experience

• 10+ years of hardware development experience in an embedded environment

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Desired Education

• Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

2026 Employee Benefits Summary Benefits Medical with Cigna + Kaiser* Brief Description Four Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP) options for medical and prescription drug expenses. Go to CignaEasyChoice.com and enter access code: LVGZ-6523 to learn more about the Cigna plans. Cost/Benefit Details Shared cost between the company and employee; cost varies based on option and coverage level (costs shown are monthly): Base Plan (HDHP) Premier Plan (HDHP) OAP Plan (PPO) Kaiser (HMO)** EE Only: $25.63 $85.05 $186.45 $193.27 EE + Spouse: $53.82 $198.95 $391.55 $405.86 EE + Child(ren): $48.70 $162.92 $355.79 $368.60 EE + Family: $76.89 $271.76 $561.77 $582.00 Eligibility & Waiting Period Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month following date of hire, unless hire date is the 1st of the month, in which case eligible date of hire. *Coverage available for Domestic Partners **Kaiser only available to CA + WA employees Health Savings Account (HSA) with HSA Bank Dental with MetLife* Vision with Cigna* Basic Life and AD&D Insurance with MetLife Tax-free savings account for health care expenses only if enrolled in Preserve or Premier medical plan. Coverage for basic and restorative dental care. Coverage for eye exams, lens & frames. Basic Life provides two times salary up to $1 Million. Basic AD&D provides two times salary up to $1 Million. Employer Contribution (Premier Plan Enrollments ONLY - prorated based on benefit effective date): Individual: $350/Family: $700 Employee contributions: Up to IRS annual maximum limits. 2026 Limit: Individual: $4,400/Family: $8,750 Additional $1,000 annual Catch-up contributions (employees age 55 or over). Shared cost between the company and employee; cost varies based on coverage level: EE Only: $11.82 EE + Spouse: $24.45 (costs shown are monthly) EE + Child(ren): $26.98 EE + Family: $42.24 Shared cost between the company and employee; cost varies based on coverage level: EE Only: $6.14 EE + Spouse: $12.25 (costs shown are monthly) EE + Child(ren): $12.37 EE + Family: $19.73 Employer pays full cost of benefit(s): Basic Life and AD&D: Maximum benefit for each is $1 Million. NOTE: GI Amount is $750K - any amount greater than the GI amount requires an EOI. Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month following date of hire, unless hire date is the 1st of the month, in which case eligible date of hire. Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month following date of hire, unless hire date is the 1st of the month, in which case eligible date of hire. *Coverage available for Domestic Partners. Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month following date of hire, unless hire date is the 1st of the month, in which case eligible date of hire. *Coverage available for Domestic Partners. Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for coverage the 1st of the month following date of hire, unless hire date is the 1st of the month, in which case eligible date of hire.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.

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