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As a Senior Systems Engineer – Sensor Packaging and Placement, you will join the AV Sensing Design team to support the integration strategy for autonomous sensing suites across diverse vehicle programs. You will be responsible for sensor placement optimization, mounting tolerance stack-up analysis, and coverage trade studies to establish robust integration criteria for production. Your daily work involves executing field-of-view and coverage analysis for multi-modality sensor suites including cameras, radars, and lidars while collaborating with cross-functional partners in perception, simulation, and vehicle platform engineering. To succeed, you must possess expertise in mechanical trade studies and analytical methods for placement optimization. The role requires proficiency in CAD modeling tools like Solidworks or NX, along with programming skills in Matlab or Python to support tooling development. You will solve complex technical challenges regarding how sensor placement impacts safety and performance in autonomous driving systems.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $187425 from 92 postings across 19 companies.
Conduct placement trade studies and mechanical integration analyses for multi-modality sensor systems.
Perform field-of-view (FOV) coverage analysis and develop modal profiles for various vehicle platforms.
Evaluate intrinsic and extrinsic mounting tolerances for cameras, radars, and lidars.
Develop robust integration criteria based on environmental constraints and vehicle requirements.
Assess performance against product needs to quantify risk and drive continuous improvement.
Document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables clearly for cross-functional partners.
Utilize CAD modeling and programming languages like Matlab or Python to support tooling development.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience integrating sensors, sensor packaging, tolerance stack-up analysis, or related fields.
Experience with CAD modeling tools such as Solidworks, NX, or other related software.
Demonstrated expertise in sensor integration analysis, mechanical trade studies, and analytical methods for placement optimization.
Understanding of self-driving challenges and how sensor placement impacts safety and product performance.
Ability to operate in complex technical domains and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Experience with Matlab, Python, or other languages to support tooling development as needed.
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (preferred); experience with L4 autonomous programs, advanced mechanical analysis, or Blender (preferred).
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to export control restrictions.
Radar
Lidar
Camera
Python
Matlab
HIL
SIL
JAMA
DNG
Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
Functional Safety
Simulation
Data Analysis
Vehicle Integration