Senior Systems Engineer - Diagnostics

Latitude AI; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 179,200 - 268,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account with employer match

Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited vacation

Paid parental leave

Monthly wellness stipend

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Latitude AI, a subsidiary of Ford, is hiring in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves leading systems engineering for automotive diagnostics and fault management systems, with a focus on defining requirements and validation strategies.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and 4+ years of experience. Latitude offers competitive compensation, full medical benefits, and generous paid time off, fostering a commitment to innovative driving experiences.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in automotive or robotics engineering.
• Experience writing requirements and validation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering for automotive diagnostics and fault management systems.
• Define requirements and validation strategies for the diagnostic system.
• Work closely with software development teams to create designs.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Fault management systems

Requirements writing

Experience with Python

Experience with C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Model-based systems engineering tools (e.g. MagicDraw)

Requirements management tools (e.g. Jama)

Job description

Latitude AI (lat.ai) develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it’s like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone.

When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people.

As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

Meet the team

The Platform Systems, Integration, and Test Team at Latitude is responsible for the design, integration, and testing of all interface functions between the self-driving technology and vehicle platform. These functions include motion control, fault handling, and controls integration, along with the overall vehicle architecture. We specialize in parallelized development of prototype functionality and production designs, enabling all of Latitude to rapidly develop feature intent functionality without incurring significant technical debt.

What you’ll do

• Lead the systems engineering for automotive diagnostics and fault management systems at Latitude
• Define requirements for the diagnostic system and validation strategies
• Work closely with the software development teams at both Latitude and Ford in creating designs
• Work closely with the Integration and Test team at Latitude to develop and execute the Design Verification Plan on benches, simulators, and vehicles
• Periodically get hands‑on with the product and see the designs in action

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD)
• At least 4+ years of experience working in either automotive or robotics engineering, or a related field
• Experience writing requirements and validations plans
• Experience working in automotive diagnostics

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree with a focus in control theory
• Familiarity with model‑based systems engineering tools (ex: MagicDraw)
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (ex: Jama)
• Experience with Python, C++, or other programming skills
• Experience with autonomous vehicle testing

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation packages
• High‑quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with available employer match
• Employer‑matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer‑paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations
• Pre‑tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Adoption/Surrogacy support program
• Backup child and elder care program
• Professional development reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives

Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!

The expected base salary range for this full‑time position in California is $179,200 - $268,800 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job‑related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Latitude employees are also eligible to participate in Latitude’s annual bonus programs, equity compensation, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.