Job Description

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To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision wont happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

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Job Description

Join an enthusiastic and cutting-edge team here at General Motors in our Global Autonomous Driving Center (GADC). Sensor Performance is a rapidly developing area, deploying multiple new sensors, subsystems and features to driver assist and autonomous vehicles. We have an exciting opportunity as a sensor performance engineer, responsible for the development of sensors for GM vehicles. The position involves hands on vehicle testing, simulation, data analysis and performance optimization.

The GADC Sensor Performance Engineer is responsible for all the performance aspects of the sensors to provide the highest level of benefit to our customers. The position involves working with design release engineers to define sensor requirements, along with perception and capability engineers to develop and refine sensor capabilities. You will be responsible to develop, evaluate and deliver program specific sensor performance to the customer.

Sensor Performance Engineer Responsibilities:

* Lead vehicle development of sensor performance

* Single point contact for sensor performance root cause and issue resolution

* Assist release engineers, perception team and suppliers to ensure sensor capability is developed to achieve feature performance

* Collaborate with system engineering to establish and improve sensor requirements to meet perception and feature performance

* Develop and maintain sensor development plan to optimize sensor performance for all environments

* Provide sensor performance analysis and advance technology project support

* Participate in workgroups and technical reviews as required

* Perform technical performance evaluations

* Support key milestone reviews, development and buyoff rides

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering degree
* Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in an automotive or related industry
* Experience with data analysis and the associated tools
* Ability to root cause complex problems
* Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to successfully accomplish tasks under minimal supervision
* Possess a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

* Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
* Experience with vehicle or component development, integration and diagnostics
* Understanding of the use of vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition systems
* Experience with lidar, camera, radar or sensor systems
* Simulink, MATLAB & Python tool/script development proficiency
* Experience with simulation, HIL, and mathematical modeling
* Understanding of Global Vehicle Development Process
* DFSS Black Belt

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.