Senior Perception Engineer

LM Wind Power / GE; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoneridge in Novi, MI seeks a Senior Perception Engineer to advance perception systems for commercial vehicles. You will integrate camera, radar, LiDAR and ultrasonic inputs, and drive algorithms from prototyping through deployment, with focus on safety standards and robust real-time performance.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years in robotics, EE, CS, or mechanical engineering, with hands-on expertise in embedded software, ML frameworks, and ISO safety/cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field plus 3 years of experience.
• 3 years of experience with C, C++, Python; embedded software and ADAS.
• Telecommuting is permitted; 20% domestic travel across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Architect conceptual designs for commercial vehicle perception systems with cross-functional teams.
• Design and optimize multimodal ADAS features using camera, radar, LiDAR, and ultrasonic sensors.
• Develop, deploy, and debug real-time embedded software on ARM Cortex, NVIDIA Jetson, TI Jacinto.
• Configure and optimize RTOS, vendor SDKs, and IDEs for fault-tolerant sensor-based systems.
• Implement and benchmark computer vision algorithms using OpenCV/OpenVX and Vulkan.
• Accelerate deep neural network inference with TensorRT/ONNX for real-time performance.
• Engineer full lifecycle of sensor integration including calibration and ISP tuning.
• Contribute to software compliant with ISO26262 and ISO/SAE21434 within an Agile workflow.
• Author documentation, validation reports, and calibration procedures; lead technical reviews.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Embedded software

Sensor fusion

Computer vision

OpenCV/OpenVX

TensorRT/ONNX

ADAS components

Education

Master's degree in Robotics/EE/CS/ME

Tools

Git

JIRA

CI/CD

Job description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team. Stoneridge, Inc. seeks Senior Perception Engineer in Novi, MI.

Duties

• Architect conceptual designs for commercial vehicle perception systems, collaborating cross-functionally with Advanced Development and Hardware teams to define sensor placement, thermal constraints, and ECU requirements.
• Design and optimize multimodal ADAS features for commercial trucks by integrating inputs from camera, radar, LiDAR, and ultrasonic sensors to enhance perception accuracy and robustness.
• Develop, deploy, and debug real-time, safety-critical embedded software in C/C++ and Python on diverse SoCs and MCUs, including ARM Cortex, NVIDIA Jetson, and TI Jacinto.
• Configure and optimize low-level software environments, including RTOS, vendor SDKs, and IDEs, to ensure fault-tolerant operation of sensor-based perception systems.
• Implement and benchmark computer vision algorithms using OpenCV, OpenVX, and Vulkan for both machine and human vision pipelines on resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Accelerate deep neural network inference for edge deployment using TensorRT, ONNX, and hardware-specific optimization techniques to meet real-time performance constraints.
• Engineer and execute the full lifecycle of sensor integration, including hardware bring-up, calibration, sensor fusion algorithm implementation, and ISP pipeline tuning for optimal image quality.
• Contribute to the development of software compliant with functional safety (ISO26262) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE21434) standards within an agile framework using Git, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Author comprehensive technical documentation, validation reports, and calibration procedures, while leading technical reviews and contributing to patent generation initiatives.

Requirements

• Requires a Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of experience in related occupations.
• Requires 3 years of experience with the following: Programming experience in C, C++, and Python; Working on ML Frameworks, libraries, data structures, data modelling, and software architecture; Working with embedded software; Working with ARM Architecture, Image/signal processors, and algorithms; Working in OpenVX, OpenCV and OpenGL; Working on ADAS components.
• Requires 1 year of experience in the following: Camera sensor development.
• Telecommuting is permitted.
• Requires 20% domestic travel Throughout the U.S. 40 hours/week.
• Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Join the company that’s driving the global transportation industry! Stoneridge is seeking highly-motivated individuals to be a part of our talented team that creates and delivers technology solutions to customers in the transportation industry worldwide. We offer a challenging but rewarding environment with global opportunities. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our ability to better serve our customers by offering greater creativity, collaboration and productivity.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.