The Systems Integration team ensures that all the sub-systems work together as a reliable whole. We design the software architecture, handle middleware, manage builds and deployments, and make sure the car behaves consistently on track.

Focus areas

• ROS architecture: node graphs, message definitions, topics/services/actions, and launch files.
• Middleware & comms: DDS/ROS2 configs, QoS tuning, real-time comms, and safety interlocks.
• Build & CI/CD: reproducible builds, cross-compilation, containerization, and automated tests.
• Simulation integration: bridge between Gazebo simulations and real-car deployments.
• Monitoring & logging: telemetry streams, bagging, performance metrics, and debugging tools.

Practices

• Reliability first: catch errors early with CI/CD pipelines, test harnesses, and integration rigs.
• Standardization: consistent message formats and launch conventions across subteams.
• Observability: tools to understand what the system is doing in real time.
• Cross-team collaboration: working closely with perception, planning, and hardware for smooth handoffs.

Typical deliverables

• ROS2 workspace layouts and node graphs.
• Launch/config packages for perception, planning, and control stacks.
• CI/CD pipelines with automated builds and simulation tests.
• Diagnostic dashboards and logging frameworks.
• On-track procedures for system bring-up and safety checks.