Senior ADAS Camera Systems Architect

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is pursuing a Principal Engineer to define the technical direction for next-generation camera systems supporting Viewing, Active Safety, ADAS, and automated-driving applications. This role blends camera-domain depth with systems engineering, perception integration, supplier engagement, manufacturing readiness, and technical leadership.

You will define scalable camera architectures, drive rigorous verification, and guide products from concept through production, while coaching

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in optics, electrical, computer, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience designing or leading automotive camera systems or related ADAS sensing products through production launch.
• Deep knowledge of optics, image sensors, camera electronics, image quality, calibration, signal processing, and perception interfaces.
• Experience translating system and perception needs into camera requirements and verification plans.
• Experience with supplier engagement, manufacturing readiness, design-for-manufacturing, production test, calibration, PPAP, or field-performance feedback.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Define camera architectures spanning optics, sensors, processing, interfaces, calibration, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate camera performance across perception systems, latency, FOV, dynamic range, and conditions.
• Shape sourcing, partner engagement, and industrialization strategies, including test and calibration.
• Govern technology roadmaps and lead advanced development from feasibility to product transition.
• Coach engineers and build reusable standards, templates, and methods.

Skills

Camera architectures

Systems engineering

Leadership

Supplier engagement

Perception interfaces

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in optics/EE/CS/systems

Tools

PPAP

Calibration tools

Job description

General Motors is pursuing a Principal Engineer to define the technical direction for next-generation camera systems supporting Viewing, Active Safety, ADAS, and automated-driving applications. This role blends camera-domain depth with systems engineering, perception integration, supplier engagement, manufacturing readiness, and technical leadership.

You will define scalable camera architectures, drive rigorous verification, and guide products from concept through production, while coaching