Senior Autonomous Sensing Systems Engineer

General Motors LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation support

Job summary

General Motors LLC in Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the AV Sensing Design team to shape sensor architectures and integration across GM’s autonomy programs. You will perform system‑level trade studies and define multi‑modality sensor suites spanning camera, radar, lidar, and more, working with AI/ML, platform software, and vehicle integration teams.

The role demands first‑principles thinking, production‑readiness, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with B.S. with sensor experience.
• Experience supporting sensor analysis, integration, and cross‑domain technical initiatives.
• Technical depth in signal processing, link analysis, data analysis, or ML across at least one relevant sensing modality.
• Understand of the challenges of self‑driving, and how those map to sensor needs.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively in complex problem spaces and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, or other language to support data analysis and analysis tooling development.

Responsibilities

• Execute system‑level trade studies for the design of multi‑modality sensor systems supported by detailed modeling of performance and AV behavioral impacts.
• Develop detailed performance specifications for sensors supported by a strong understanding of sensor physics and signal processing.
• Assess performance against product needs to assess risk, quantify impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders such as simulation, vehicle integration, perception, localization, and validation teams to manage complex interdependencies. Clearly document technical decisions, trade‑offs, and deliverables.

Skills

Sensor analysis

Signal processing

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

General Motors LLC in Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the AV Sensing Design team to shape sensor architectures and integration across GM’s autonomy programs. You will perform system‑level trade studies and define multi‑modality sensor suites spanning camera, radar, lidar, and more, working with AI/ML, platform software, and vehicle integration teams.

The role demands first‑principles thinking, production‑readiness, and cross‑functional collaboration.