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Systems Engineer, Perception - Autonomy Trucking

118k – 250kSunnyvale, CAOnsite3+ YOE
Summary

Defines and manages perception subsystem requirements for autonomous trucking, evaluates safety and performance, coordinates with SW/HW teams, and develops V&V pipelines. Requires 3+ years automotive systems engineering experience with perception and sensor expertise.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design, monitor and manage full subsystem-level requirements for full perception requirements and evaluate the subsystem to ensure that it meets intended requirements
  • Support tools development to derive perception requirements from stakeholder needs and safety case to meet program level standards
  • Work with the team to develop and manage scalable V&V pipeline for perception to evaluate performance and support release
  • Coordinate with perception SW team to align on requirements
  • Work with HW teams on designing the perception sensor set and hardware
  • Provide clear goals for all areas of a project and manage tasks to oversee their timely execution

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a system engineering role responsible for owning system requirements, testing systems for verification, and designing system requirements in the automotive industry
  • Experience in working on perception systems
  • Expertise in different sensor modalities used for autonomous driving
  • Coding expertise developing scripts for overall perception requirements framework and evaluation (Python preferred, C++ nice to have)
  • MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or equivalent
  • Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
  • Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems, and robotics (L2++ systems)

Nice to Have

  • Project management and leadership experience in the AV industry
  • Research experience in the AV and robotics fields
Skills
PythonC++Perception SystemsSensor ModalitiesADASAutonomous DrivingV&V PipelineSystem RequirementsAutomotive Systems Engineering
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