ALSO. · 2 hours ago
Staff Systems Engineer (AV)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to address global mobility challenges. They are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional vehicle platform programs and ensure alignment from concept through validation, while managing requirements and collaborating with various teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead a cross-functional micromobility vehicle platform program (Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Product Design) from a systems engineering perspective, ensuring alignment from concept through validation
Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and ALSO leadership to capture product intent and translate it into clear system artifacts including user stories, CONOPS, and use cases
Define and manage requirements at the system, subsystem, and hardware module levels in close collaboration with internal stakeholders across: Low-voltage electronics, Battery and energy storage systems, Drivetrain and actuators, Connectivity and telematics, Human–Machine Interfaces (HMI), Sensor systems
Ensure end-to-end traceability across user stories, features, system requirements, subsystem requirements, and verification/validation test cases
Develop and maintain system architectures for distributed embedded controllers, including: Interface definitions and communication protocols, Functional decomposition and allocation, Fault detection, fault handling, and system-level robustness
Collaborate closely with software engineers, electrical engineers, product designers, product managers, and UI/UX teams to drive CONOPS, activity diagrams, feature design, development, and validation
Support end-to-end feature validation, contributing to the definition and execution of test cases and test plans across: Bench and HIL testing, Vehicle-level bring-up, System integration and performance validation
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or embedded software development
Extensive knowledge of Autonomous Vehicle architecture and components with a significant background on at least one of its functions
Understanding of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Experience working with embedded systems
Extensive knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, SPI)
Requirements management tools such as JAMA, or Polarion and using model based systems engineering
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
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2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
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