Gatik · 3 weeks ago
Tech Lead, Electrical Engineering
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $280K/yr
8+ years expGatik is a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service solution. The Electrical Engineering Tech Lead will oversee the development of electronic components for autonomous vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
Hiring Manager
Michael Marshall
Responsibilities
Lead the definition and development of electrical and electronic components and system architecture for an autonomous vehicle platform
Collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams to drive integration of sensors, compute, and power systems from concept through deployment
Serve as the technical point of contact for key component and sensor suppliers, guiding selection, validation, and integration decisions
Oversee vehicle- and system-level bring-up, ensuring readiness for calibration, testing, and manufacturing in close partnership with software and validation teams
Define and manage technical documentation, interface specifications, and deliverables to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and volume manufacturing
Support field performance improvements through structured investigation of vehicle issues and coordination with test, systems, and service teams
Contribute to the development and enforcement of engineering best practices for electrical system integration, verification, and vehicle reliability
Participate in design reviews, integration planning, and cross-functional problem-solving to ensure system-level performance and scalability
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience leading electrical system development for complex mechatronic, vehicle, or robotics platforms
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Deep understanding of sensor technologies (camera, lidar, radar, ultrasound) and their integration into vehicle architectures
Ability to evaluate sensor trade-offs and calibration strategies in the context of autonomous system design
Experience with vehicle-level electrical integration, system reliability, and design for manufacturability
Proven track record collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams during bring-up and integration phases
Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, or automation, particularly in fast-paced development environments
Familiarity with scripting and automation tools to support system integration and validation (e.g., Python, command-line tools)
Working knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols such as GMSL2, CAN, CAN-FD, and LIN
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Familiarity with system modeling or simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
Understanding of embedded system interfaces and microcontroller-based architectures
Company
Gatik
Gatik is developing technology for autonomous light & medium duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$152.86MKey Investors
Nippon Express USAITOCHU CorporationIsuzu
2024-08-21Corporate Round
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-05-14Corporate Round· $30M
Leadership Team
Gautam Narang
CEO & Co-Founder
Apeksha Kumavat
Co-Founder & Chief Engineer
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