wayve - Principal Vehicle Integration Lead

• You’ll own vehicle integration from early architecture and requirements through prototype builds, bring-up, validation, production readiness and deployment. You’ll define system requirements, interfaces, architecture and integration strategies while ensuring hardware, software and base-vehicle systems operate together as one cohesive system. • You’ll lead architecture and design reviews, make technical trade-offs across performance, reliability, safety, packaging, manufacturability, cost and schedule, and work hands-on during critical vehicle integration and testing. You’ll also partner directly with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, contract manufacturers, upfitters and integration partners to resolve technical challenges and move programs toward production readiness. • 🧩 What you’ll be working on: • Leading the electrical architecture, mechanical design and vehicle integration of Wayve’s autonomous driving hardware across multiple development vehicle platforms. • Owning integration from early vehicle architecture and requirements through prototype builds, validation, production readiness and deployment. • Leading integration of high-performance compute platforms; cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMUs and other perception and supporting sensors; power distribution and management systems; ECUs and embedded electronics; CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet and other vehicle networks; wiring harnesses and connectors; and custom electronics and PCBAs. • Defining system requirements, interfaces, architecture and integration strategies for new vehicle platforms. • Partnering with Software, Systems, Autonomy, OEMs and assembly partners to ensure hardware and software interfaces are clearly defined and validated. • Leading architecture and design reviews and making technical trade-offs across performance, reliability, safety, packaging, manufacturability, cost and schedule. • Driving vehicle-level integration, bring-up, commissioning and validation. • Leading troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex integration issues spanning vehicles, hardware and software. • Developing verification and validation strategies to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, environmental and safety requirements. • Identifying technical risks early and driving mitigation plans through development and vehicle launch. • Partnering with Functional Safety and Systems Engineering to ensure the electrical architecture supports applicable safety requirements. • Working directly with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, contract manufacturers, upfitters and integration partners to establish technical requirements and resolve integration challenges. • Partnering with Supply Chain and Manufacturing on component selection, supplier technical evaluations, production readiness and engineering changes. • Supporting prototype and vehicle builds, including issue triage and resolution during critical integration and test activities. • Establishing and continuously improving electrical engineering standards, design practices, documentation and vehicle integration processes. • Mentoring electrical engineers and providing technical guidance across programs. • 🙌 You should apply if: • You have significant experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, vehicle integration, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics or advanced mobility. • You have a deep understanding of vehicle electrical and electronic architectures. • You have demonstrated experience integrating complex electrical systems into development or production vehicles and taking vehicle hardware from requirements and architecture through prototype integration, validation and production readiness. • You have 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. • You bring strong hands-on debugging, bring-up and root-cause analysis experience and can diagnose issues spanning electrical hardware, embedded software, mechanical systems and vehicle networks. • You have experience working with vehicle schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, requirements and diagnostic tools. • You have experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, upfitters, contract manufacturers or vehicle integration partners. • You understand automotive product development, engineering change management, configuration management and release processes. • You have experience with structured engineering methods including DFMEA, DVP&R, requirements management and design reviews. • You bring strong systems thinking and can balance technical requirements with program timelines and business objectives. • You have demonstrated the ability to lead technical work across multiple teams without relying solely on organisational authority. • You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can work effectively with engineers, suppliers, program leaders and senior stakeholders. • You have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. • Direct experience developing autonomous driving or ADAS vehicle platforms 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 issues observed during real-world operation is a plus. • Experience working across multiple OEM vehicle architectures or adapting a common autonomous driving system to multiple vehicle platforms is a plus. • You’ll be successful in this role if you’re a hands-on technical leader who can move comfortably between hardware architecture, vehicle-level systems thinking, design reviews, supplier discussions and hands-on troubleshooting. You’ll lead through technical credibility, sound judgement and collaboration, creating clarity across disciplines and making thoughtful trade-offs while maintaining a high engineering bar. • 🌱 Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! If you’re passionate about autonomy and keen to learn, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.