Staff Systems Engineer, AV Sensing Design

General Motors (GM)

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Sunnyvale, CAAustin, TXWarren, MIWashington
Salary: $189,300–$290,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 13 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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JOB TITLE: Staff Systems Engineer – AV Sensing Design The Staff Systems Engineer – AV Sensing Design joins the AV team to provide technical leadership in architecting and integrating autonomous sensing systems across diverse vehicle programs. This role focuses on sensor suite design at the intersection of sensors, Perception, Behaviors, and vehicle integration. You will lead system-level trade studies, perform detailed analysis on individual sensors, and define multi-modality suites spanning camera, radar, and lidar. Key responsibilities include developing performance specifications based on sensor physics and signal processing, assessing risks against product needs, and managing complex interdependencies with simulation and localization teams. Required skills include experience with signal processing, link analysis, or ML, along with proficiency in Matlab and Python. You will solve technical challenges related to hands-off and eyes-off autonomous driving systems for consumer vehicles.

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Skills

Signal Processing Python Matlab Lidar Radar Camera HIL SIL Simulation Data Analysis System Architecture Extrinsic Calibration Link Analysis

What you'll do

Lead system-level trade studies for multi-modality sensor systems using performance modeling and behavioral impact analysis.
Develop detailed performance specifications for sensors based on sensor physics and signal processing.
Assess sensor performance against product needs to quantify risk and drive continuous improvement.
Define multi-modality sensor suites spanning camera, radar, lidar, and other technologies.
Manage complex interdependencies with cross-functional teams including simulation, perception, localization, and validation.
Document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables clearly for cross-functional stakeholders.
Use Matlab or Python to develop data analysis tools and perform technical evaluations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience with a B.S. degree and significant sensor-related experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience executing cross-functional initiatives across system architecture, data collection, analysis, or integration.
Experience developing, defining, and integrating multi-modality sensing systems including camera, radar, and lidar.
Technical depth in signal processing, link analysis, or ML across at least one relevant sensing modality.
Working knowledge of Matlab, Python, or other languages to support data analysis and tooling development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey detailed technical information.
Master’s or PhD degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (preferred).

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