Senior Autonomous Sensing Systems Engineer

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the AV Sensing Design team, shaping the architecture of autonomous sensing systems across GM’s programs. You will lead system‑level decisions blending sensors, embedded software, and vehicle platforms to enable production‑readiness.

You will conduct trade studies, define sensor performance specs, and collaborate with AI/ML, platform software, and vehicle integration teams to address real engineering challenges as sensing solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 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 with 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 with cross‑functional stakeholders such as simulation, vehicle integration, perception, localization, and validation teams to manage interdependencies.
• Clearly document technical decisions, trade‑offs, and deliverables.

Skills

Sensor analysis

Data analysis

Python

Matlab

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the AV Sensing Design team, shaping the architecture of autonomous sensing systems across GM’s programs. You will lead system‑level decisions blending sensors, embedded software, and vehicle platforms to enable production‑readiness.

You will conduct trade studies, define sensor performance specs, and collaborate with AI/ML, platform software, and vehicle integration teams to address real engineering challenges as sensing solutions