Autonomous Vehicle - Vehicle Integration Engineer

Sustainable Talent•Santa Clara, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Sustainable Talent is partnering with NVIDIA, a global leader that has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years. We are looking for an Autonomous Vehicle – Vehicle Integration Engineer to support NVIDIA’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations Team. This is a W-2 full-time contract role based onsite in Santa Clara, CA, running from January 29, 2026 through January 28, 2027. We offer competitive pay based on experience, education, and location, along with full benefits, PTO, and an outstanding company culture. In this role,you will be working closely with automotive technicians and senior engineers responsible for developing and maintaining NVIDIA’s autonomous driving platform. You will focus on triaging reported vehicle platform issues, integrating hardware and software systems, and ensuring vehicles operate safely, reliably, and flawlessly. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the flexibility to support night and/or weekend shifts as needed.

Requirements

Hands-on experience diagnosing automotive bus systems and working directly on vehicles (disassembly/assembly)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Automotive, Electrical, IT, or similar) or equivalent practical experience
In-depth experience with ECU communication protocols and technologies (CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
Experience working with automotive sensors such as cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors, and LiDAR
Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience with ECU flashing, IP/Ethernet, Linux command line tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work evening and/or weekend shifts as required

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting languages and Linux OS
Advanced troubleshooting skills in automotive electronics installations
Experience using automotive bus analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANoe, CANalyzer)
Hands-on experience with sensor calibration and state-of-the-art autonomous vehicle sensor technology

Responsibilities

Debug, maintain, and integrate systems into autonomous vehicle platforms
Triage reported in-vehicle issues related to sensors, ECUs, vehicle communication, data logging equipment, and software
Diagnose and resolve vehicle communication issues; design solutions and escalate incidents when required
Perform hands-on vehicle work, including disassembly, to identify root causes of issues
Act as the “first responder” for vehicle platform issues
Collaborate cross-functionally to support testing, deployment, and system reliability
Proactively suggest platform improvements to prevent recurring issues