Senior Autonomous Driving Sensor Systems Engineer

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced Sensor Systems Engineer to drive system-level studies and define performance specs for multi‑modality sensors. You will work with simulation, vehicle integration, perception, and validation teams to manage complex interdependencies and document key trade‑offs.

The role requires strong background in sensor physics, signal processing, and data analysis, with 5+ years of related experience and proficiency in MATLAB or Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with sensors.
• Experience supporting sensor analysis, integration, and cross-domain initiatives.
• Depth in signal processing, link analysis, data analysis, or ML for sensing.
• Understanding of self-driving challenges and sensor needs.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams.
• Experience using MATLAB or Python for data analysis tooling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sensor systems

System trade studies

Performance specifications

Signal processing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Sensor physics understanding

ML concepts in sensing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Related technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced Sensor Systems Engineer to drive system-level studies and define performance specs for multi‑modality sensors. You will work with simulation, vehicle integration, perception, and validation teams to manage complex interdependencies and document key trade‑offs.

The role requires strong background in sensor physics, signal processing, and data analysis, with 5+ years of related experience and proficiency in MATLAB or Python.