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HireArt

Electrical Engineer, UX Hardware

HireArt, Foster City, California, United States, 94420

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Expected compensation: 94.75 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on‑demand, autonomous ride‑hailing company find an Electrical Engineer, UX Hardware, to support the development of key human‑machine interface (HMI) systems that enable seamless interaction between riders and autonomous vehicles.

In this role, you’ll sustain and scale electrical hardware systems for user authentication, ingress access, communication, and occupant monitoring, helping shape a seamless in‑cabin experience. Working closely with cross‑functional teams and suppliers, you’ll validate existing designs, resolve issues, and ensure systems are ready for reliable, large‑scale production.

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in component and system design, validation testing, and supplier management. You’re highly collaborative, detail‑oriented, and motivated to develop safe, intuitive rider interfaces for next‑generation autonomous mobility.

Responsibilities

Define and manage electrical component and system requirements, leading technical discussions and development with suppliers.

Coordinate supplier tooling and production activities to meet critical vehicle milestones.

Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to iterate on designs and deliver reliable solutions.

Conduct root‑cause analyses during development, validation, build, and deployment phases to drive issue resolution.

Develop and execute system‑ and component‑level validation test plans to ensure performance and compliance.

Support manufacturing and quality teams during vehicle builds, bring‑up, and test activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

5-10 years of experience in electrical component/system design, troubleshooting, and validation

Proven experience taking components or assemblies from concept through production, including supplier coordination and project management

Hands‑on troubleshooting skills at the board level using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal analyzers

Experience sustaining and scaling existing electronic systems for production environments

Experience in automotive (CAN bus, automotive Ethernet, A2B, and other vehicle networks), aerospace, or other safety‑critical industries

Familiarity with digital serial interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, and I2S

Experience with electrical and EMI/C testing

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and supplier teams

Bonus Qualifications

Understanding of automotive engineering and production processes

Experience with large‑scale automotive production or product scaling

Ability to write basic Python scripts to extract or analyze data for testing or validation

Experience with firmware or software integration

Familiarity with high‑speed protocols such as PCIe, DisplayPort, or HDMI

Knowledge of automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

Proficiency in design tools such as Altium, 3DX, or Catia V5/V6

Benefits

Pre‑tax commuter benefits

Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare‑related costs

HireArt covers all costs for short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance

401k package

Commitment This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week onsite, and is available to candidates local to the Foster City, CA area.

HireArt 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.

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