Senior Electrical Engineer

Job description

About the Role Uber is launching AV Labs to accelerate the autonomous technology ecosystem. We're building out a high-velocity team of multi-disciplinary experts to turn real-world operations into high-quality data for our autonomous partners. This team is focused on the hardest problem in AV today: unlocking real-world, long-tail driving data. Autonomy is now a data race—and Uber has an edge: We collect rare, real-world driving data at a scale and capital efficiency no one else can match.

Our AV Labs Hardware team is pioneering the next-generation E/E architecture for our cutting-edge L4 data collection vehicle fleet. As a Senior Electrial Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and vehicle integration of complex wiring systems from early concept through to mass production. In this role, you will tackle the unique challenges of bridging high-voltage/low-voltage power distribution with high-performance computing platforms and safety-critical sensors (LiDARs, Radars, and Cameras).

Your expertise will directly optimize signal integrity, ensure power redundancy, and guarantee the flawless data transmission required to safely operate driverless vehicles in complex urban environments.

What You Will Do

Lead End-to-End L4 Hardware Architecture Design: Own the end-to-end routing, schematic capture, component selection, and 3D integration of complex wire harness assemblies, specifically focusing on the L4 autonomous driving sensor kit and high-performance computing platform.

Optimize Topology & Redundancy

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (E/E Architecture, Perception, Packaging, and Power Distribution) to define network topologies, optimize grounding strategies, and ensure robust power distribution redundancy for fail-operational systems.

Mitigate EMI & Ensure Signal Integrity

Define and implement strict shielding, twisting, and physical separation rules within the harness layout to guarantee signal integrity for High-Speed Ethernet channels and prevent cross-talk/EMI between high-power lines and sensitive sensor data lines.

Troubleshoot & Launch Prototypes

Lead root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for electrical noise, signal degradation, and EMI issues during vehicle prototype builds and fleet testing; efficiently execute engineering change orders (ECO) to support rapid vehicle iteration.

Supplier Management & Validation

Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to source high-quality, automotive-grade high-speed connectors and cables, manage engineering drawings for manufacturing feasibility (DFM), and author validation test plans (mechanical, environmental, and electrical) to guarantee production-ready compliance.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive wire harness design and development.

Core Technical Expertise

Strong experience in both 2D schematics and 3D physical routing, with a specific focus on designing wire harnesses for high-speed data communication protocols such as Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1/1000BASE-T1) and CAN/CAN-FD bus.

Software Proficiency

Proficiency in industry-standard professional EDS design, simulation, and CAD software (e.g., Siemens Capital/CHS, CATIA V5/V6, or AutoCAD).

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced L4 & E/E Architecture Expertise: Proven track record of designing fail-safe/redundant power distribution systems and fail-operational architectures; deep experience managing unique harness requirements for autonomous vehicle sensor suites and low-latency, high-bandwidth data feeds (e.g., GMSL/FPD-Link, Automotive Ethernet).

Signal Integrity & EMI/EMC Mitigation

Deep understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI/EMC) mitigation techniques in complex harness design, including optimized grounding strategies, twisted-pair serialization, and coaxial/shielding selection.

Rigorous Quality & Industry Standards

Comprehensive knowledge of automotive industry and testing standards (e.g., USCAR-2, CISPR 25 for EMI, ISO 26262 functional safety, and IPC/WHMA-A-620), with strong experience leading DFMEA and DFM/DFA reviews with Tier 1 suppliers.

Prototyping & Cross-Functional Launch

Demonstrated success in resolving complex, interdisciplinary electrical and mechanical integration issues during vehicle prototype builds, fleet testing, and high-velocity launch phases.

Responsibilities

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles

The base salary range for this role is USD $180,000 per year - USD $200,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.