Principal Vehicle Integration Lead

Wayve

. Provide technical leadership for electrical architecture, integration, validation and delivery of autonomous driving systems across vehicle platforms .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $314,700 - $408,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical architecture and integration for autonomous driving systems, with a strong focus on vehicle-level integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Proficient in collaborating with OEMs and suppliers while leading technical teams to ensure production readiness and compliance with safety standards.

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Electrical Architecture DesignVehicle IntegrationPower Distribution ManagementRoot-Cause AnalysisTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringVehicle SchematicsWiring DiagramsDFMEADVP&RAutomotive EthernetCAN IntegrationEMC/EMI TestingSignal IntegrityValidation Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Diagnostic ToolsTelemetry SystemsAutomated Validation ToolsLogging Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesADASVehicle PlatformsAutomotive Functional SafetyISO 26262RoboticsAdvanced Mobility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for electrical architecture, integration, validation and delivery of autonomous driving systems across vehicle platforms
Lead integration of compute, sensing, power, communications and supporting hardware into development and production-intent vehicles
Own vehicle integration from early architecture and requirements through prototype builds, bring-up, validation, production readiness and deployment
Define system requirements, interfaces, architecture and integration strategies
Lead architecture and design reviews and make trade-offs across performance, reliability, safety, packaging, manufacturability, cost and schedule
Drive vehicle-level integration, bring-up, commissioning and validation
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex vehicle, hardware and software integration issues
Develop verification and validation strategies for performance, reliability, environmental and safety requirements
Identify technical risks and drive mitigation plans through vehicle launch
Partner with Systems Engineering, Embedded Software, Autonomy, Safety, Vehicle Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, OEMs, suppliers and integration partners
Work directly with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, contract manufacturers and upfitters to resolve technical challenges
Support component selection, supplier technical evaluations, production readiness and engineering changes
Support prototype and vehicle builds, including issue triage and resolution
Establish and improve electrical engineering standards, design practices, documentation and integration processes
Mentor electrical engineers and provide technical guidance across programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, vehicle integration, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics or advanced mobility
Deep understanding of vehicle electrical and electronic architectures
Experience integrating complex electrical systems into development or production vehicles from requirements and architecture through prototype integration, validation and production readiness
Strong knowledge of vehicle power distribution and power management; automotive compute and ECUs; camera and perception sensor integration; CAN, LIN and Automotive Ethernet; wiring harnesses, connectors and electrical interfaces; PCBAs and electronic hardware; EMC/EMI; signal and power integrity; grounding and shielding; and electrical verification and validation
Hands-on debugging, bring-up and root-cause analysis experience across electrical hardware, embedded software, mechanical systems and vehicle networks
Experience with vehicle schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, requirements and diagnostic tools
Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, upfitters, contract manufacturers or vehicle integration partners
Understanding of automotive product development, engineering change management, configuration management and release processes
Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, requirements management and design reviews
Ability to lead technical work across multiple teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Direct autonomous driving or ADAS vehicle platform experience is a plus
Experience integrating high-performance AI compute into vehicles is a plus
Experience integrating cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMUs or other perception systems is a plus
Knowledge of automotive functional safety, including ISO 26262, is a plus
Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity and secure vehicle architectures is a plus
Experience with vehicle diagnostics, CAN tools, logging, telemetry and automated validation is a plus
Experience with automotive EMC/EMI and environmental qualification is a plus
Experience transitioning vehicle systems from engineering prototypes into repeatable production builds is a plus
Experience supporting vehicle fleets and diagnosing real-world operational issues is a plus
Experience across multiple OEM vehicle architectures or adapting systems to multiple vehicle platforms is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity package
Relocation support
Visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working
Core working hours
Learning and development budgets
Training, conferences and growth support
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Retirement or pension where applicable
Access to therapists
Wellbeing partnerships
Team socials