Autonomy Systems Engineer: Sensing & Architecture

General Motors; Washington; Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the AV team to shape how autonomous sensing systems are architected and integrated across GM’s autonomy programs. This role focuses on system-level decisions at the intersection of sensors, embedded software, vehicle platforms, and autonomy software, ensuring sensing solutions are sound and producible.

You will perform system-level trade studies, define multi-modality sensor suites (camera, radar, lidar), and collaborate with AI/ML,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Experience supporting system architecture and cross-domain initiatives.
• Experience with sensing systems (camera, radar, lidar) and integration.
• 5+ years in a sensor-intensive field, systems engineering, autonomy, or related.
• Experience with Matlab or Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level trade studies for multi-modality sensor design with performance modeling.
• Develop detailed sensor performance specifications and validate against physics.
• Assess performance against product needs to quantify risk and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with simulation, vehicle integration, perception, and validation teams.
• Document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables.

Skills

Sensing systems

System-level trade studies

Python

MATLAB

Cross-functional collaboration

Sensor fusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the AV team to shape how autonomous sensing systems are architected and integrated across GM’s autonomy programs. This role focuses on system-level decisions at the intersection of sensors, embedded software, vehicle platforms, and autonomy software, ensuring sensing solutions are sound and producible.

You will perform system-level trade studies, define multi-modality sensor suites (camera, radar, lidar), and collaborate with AI/ML,