Vehicle Integration & NPI Lead

Company: Booster
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Who we areGatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.About The RoleWe're looking for a Vehicle Integration & NPI Lead to join our Hardware Team and lead the hands-on assembly, integration, and bring-up of our autonomous trucks. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality prototype builds and supporting the transition to scalable production processes.You'll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems, develop build documentation, and support field deployments. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical integration and fabrication skills, a deep understanding of mechatronic systems, and a passion for hands-on work both in the shop and in the field.This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View, CA office.What you'll do

• Lead the mechanical integration and assembly of prototype autonomous trucks.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to install subsystems, configure networking, flash software, and calibrate sensors.
• Develop and maintain detailed build documentation and integration procedures to ensure consistency and traceability across vehicle builds.
• Manage retrofits, upgrades, and maintenance of prototype vehicles both onsite and at remote test locations.
• Define and enforce best practices for integration, including installation quality, routing, serviceability, and QA checks.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners and internal teams to evaluate DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) considerations.
• Support the transition from prototype to low-volume production by contributing integration expertise to early manufacturing planning, tooling evaluation, and process development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues during assembly and field testing.
• Travel regularly to support vehicle builds, deployments, and test operations across the US.What we're looking for
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in prototype vehicle builds, hardware integration, or low-volume manufacturing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering-or equivalent technical training and practical experience.
  • Strong background working with complex mechatronic systems in industries such as automotive, robotics, aerospace, or industrial automation.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for mechanical design, part review, and integration planning.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping tools and fabrication techniques, including 3D printing, machining, and manual fabrication.
  • Experience integrating sensors (e.g., LiDAR, radar, cameras), harnesses, and embedded hardware into vehicle platforms.
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet, as well as basic system calibration workflows.
  • Experience working with manufacturing and test equipment, and writing or maintaining build documentation and SOPs.
  • Comfortable working in Linux environments and writing basic scripts to support automation, testing, or diagnostics.Bonus Points
    • Experience designing or assembling automotive wiring harnesses and power distribution systems.
    • Knowledge of PCB layout, electronics troubleshooting, or bench-level debugging.
    • Experience using CNC machines, waterjet cutters, or other advanced fabrication tools.
    • Prior involvement in supporting field deployments or test operations for autonomous or research vehicles.More about GatikFounded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile - with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.Taking care of our teamAt Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment's sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
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