General Motors is hiring a staff systems engineer for its Sensor Systems Engineering & Architecture team, focusing on defining and integrating autonomous sensing systems across diverse vehicle programs. This role involves leading system-level trade studies, defining sensor systems including cameras, radar, and lidar, and collaborating with perception, platform software, and validation teams to ensure technical soundness and alignment with product intent. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in systems engineering or hardware-intensive product development, expertise in sensing systems integration, and proficiency in requirements development and validation tools like JAMA or DNG. Strong skills in signal processing, link analysis, and ML are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive technical alignment across teams. The position requires a deep understanding of automotive autonomy-focused SPAD lidars and imaging radars, as well as experience with safety-critical system development concepts.
Skills
Python
Matlab
System Engineering
Signal Processing
Link Analysis
Machine Learning
Requirements Development
Interface Definition
Integration
Validation
Safety-Critical System Development
Functional Safety Concepts
HIL/SIL
Simulation
Data Analysis
JAMA
DNG
Lidar
Radar
Autonomous Vehicle Systems
What you'll do
Lead system-level trade studies for autonomous sensor systems, including cameras, radar, and lidar.
Define detailed technical analysis for autonomous vehicle sensing functions across performance metrics.
Translate autonomy intent into system architectures and requirements for vehicle integration.
Ensure system designs meet safety, regulatory, quality, and performance standards for autonomous vehicles.
Drive continuous improvement in sensing system performance, robustness, diagnostics, and cost efficiency.
What we're looking for
10+ years experience in systems engineering or system integration.
Expertise in sensor systems (cameras, radar, lidar) and their vehicle integration.
Proven leadership in system architecture, cross-domain technical initiatives.
Strong skills in requirements development, interface definition, validation.
Technical proficiency in signal processing, link analysis, ML for sensing modalities.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive alignment.
Experience with automotive autonomy SPAD lidars and imaging radars.
Market check
Salary context
This
$189,300–$290,700
range sits above
94%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$237,125
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
General Motors (GM) currently has
96 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$159,400–$250,600
across 58 roles with salary data.
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US126 days ago
$184,000–$287,500
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