Autonomous Vehicle Engineer | Embedded Systems | Vehicle Controls | Drive-by-Wire | ROS | LiDAR | SLAM| PLC | ADAS

Company Description NMICPS TiHAN Foundation at IIT Hyderabad is a national testbed and innovation hub focused on intelligent mobility, autonomous vehicles, and connected transportation systems. The foundation supports cutting-edge research, development, and validation of advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving technologies in real-world and simulated environments. Collaborating with academia, industry, and government, TiHAN provides access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, test tracks, and laboratories for rapid prototyping and deployment. Team members join a multidisciplinary environment that encourages experimentation, knowledge sharing, and practical impact in next-generation mobility solutions.

Role Description The Autonomous Vehicle Engineer will work on embedded systems, vehicle controls, drive-by-wire integration, and perception and localization stacks for autonomous and ADAS-enabled platforms. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing control algorithms, integrating sensors such as LiDAR and cameras, deploying ROS-based software components, and contributing to SLAM and path-planning modules. The role involves hardware–software integration for PLC-based systems, system testing, calibration, and validation on test tracks and labs, as well as documentation of designs, test plans, and results. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system architecture, troubleshoot issues, and enhance safety, reliability, and performance of autonomous vehicle prototypes. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Vehicle Engineering and Systems Engineering, with experience in vehicle dynamics, control systems, and system integration.
• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering principles relevant to embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and drive-by-wire architectures.
• Hands-on experience in Testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), validation of ADAS/AV functionalities, and safety compliance.
• Practical expertise with ROS, LiDAR, SLAM, and perception pipelines; familiarity with sensor fusion, path planning, and localization algorithms.
• Experience with embedded programming (C/C++/Python), real-time operating systems, PLCs, and CAN/automotive communication protocols.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and document designs and test procedures thoroughly.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field.
• Exposure to ADAS, autonomous vehicles, or robotics projects; experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, CARLA, MATLAB/Simulink) is an advantage.