Principal Systems Engineer, AV Sensor Design

General Motors (GM)

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Sunnyvale, CAAustin, TXWarren, MIWashington
Salary: $238,700–$365,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Principal Systems Engineer, AV Sensor Design

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The Principal Systems Engineer – AV Sensor Design joins the AV Sensing Design team to lead the technical direction of lidar technology for autonomous driving systems. This role involves owning the technical strategy for lidar development within multi-modality sensing suites, from high-level system decisions to production path evaluations. You will define performance requirements, lead trade studies on cost and integration, and collaborate with perception, localization, and vehicle teams to realize efficacy on consumer vehicles. Key responsibilities include evaluating data products, managing optical path design, signal processing, and calibration methodologies. Required expertise includes lidar fundamentals, SPAD lidars, and experience with detector physics, noise, and laser safety. You must possess deep knowledge of remote sensing, photonic systems, and developing robust solutions for weather and environmental effects to solve complex autonomy challenges.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

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Skills

Lidar Signal Processing Optical Engineering Sensor Fusion SPAD Point Cloud Calibration Data Analysis Root Cause Analysis Simulation Models Remote Sensing Optical Path Design Laser Safety Localization

What you'll do

Own the technical strategy for lidar development within multi-modality sensing suites for autonomy programs.
Define lidar performance requirements to achieve robust next-generation autonomy capabilities across broad operating domains.
Lead trade studies to balance performance, cost, and integration for future lidar development.
Evaluate data products from prototype and production platforms to identify and implement performance improvements.
Work with production teams and vendors to transition lidar technology into production designs.
Drive the technical path for optical paths, signal processing, calibration, and failure modes.
Analyze lidar data to lead root cause analysis and technical analytic efforts.

What we're looking for

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field.
13+ years of experience in remote sensing, lidar development, photonic system development, or related fields.
Demonstrated role as a recognized lidar authority with decision-making authority on technical direction.
Direct experience developing lidar hardware, signal processing, calibration methodology, and data consumption or analysis.
Deep command of lidar fundamentals including optical link budget, target phenomenology, detector physics, and signal processing.
Experience developing lidar for autonomy products and robust solutions for weather and environmental effects.
Significant experience with SPAD lidars.
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field (preferred).

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