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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior / Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** Cyngn Inc. - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,290.0 - $181,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Encodings, Software Debugging, Firmware, Software Architecture, Robotic Automation Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Mobile Robots, Hardware Testing - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4dfe8a2c2d712bc3 ## About the Role This is a generalist systems role spanning sensors, compute, power distribution, actuation, and safety-critical behaviors. The ideal candidate has deep experience in industrial robotics or vehicle systems, understands safety certification expectations, and can bridge product intent with disciplined engineering execution., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field. * 8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics, vehicles, industrial automation, autonomy). * Strong experience translating product-level requirements into detailed engineering specifications and verification plans. * Solid understanding of industrial safety standards, particularly ANSI B56 and related AMR / industrial vehicle safety frameworks. * Hands-on familiarity with low-level sensors and feedback systems, including: + Encoders (incremental, absolute) + Angle and position sensors + Temperature sensors + Current and voltage sensing * Working knowledge of motor systems and actuation, including: + Motor commutation concepts (e.g., BLDC, PMSM) + Feedback and control considerations + Fault detection and protection * Experience defining interfaces between sensors, embedded controllers, power electronics, and higher-level compute. * Strong technical communication skills with the ability to clearly document and review complex system behavior. * Comfortable working on-site 5 days per week in Mountain View, CA, * Experience with autonomous mobile robots, industrial vehicles, or material handling equipment. * Prior involvement in safety certification, audits, or compliance testing for industrial or robotic systems. * Familiarity with system integration, bring-up, and hardware validation testing. * Experience working in fast-paced product development environments with cross-functional teams. ## Description Cyngn is seeking a Senior / Staff Systems Engineer to lead system definition and architecture for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms. This role is a senior, hands-on systems position responsible for converting high-level product requirements (L0/L1 user stories and product intent) into detailed, testable engineering specifications, architectures, and verification plans using a structured V-model systems engineering approach., * Translate L0/L1 product requirements and user stories into complete, unambiguous, and testable system and subsystem specifications (L2+). * Define system architectures and interfaces for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms, including: + Sensors (perception and low-level feedback) + Compute and embedded controllers + Power distribution and protection + Actuation and drive systems * Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains. * Develop system-level verification and validation plans, including test strategies, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail definitions aligned with the systems engineering V-model. * Lead technical trade studies, risk assessments, and architectural decisions with a focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability. * Act as the systems engineering point of contact for industrial safety certification, ensuring system requirements and test plans support compliance. * Collaborate with product management, safety engineering, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams to ensure aligned execution. * Drive cross-functional design reviews, requirements reviews, and system readiness milestones. * Support integration, debugging, and validation of vehicle and robotic systems during development and deployment phases., * Incorporate industrial safety requirements into system architecture, requirements, and test planning. * Support compliance efforts related to ANSI B56 standards for industrial trucks and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). * Work closely with safety and compliance teams to define safety functions, fault responses, and operational limits. * Ensure system behaviors are well-defined for normal operation, degraded modes, and fault conditions. * Contribute to safety-related documentation, including requirements, test evidence, and certification support artifacts. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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