Senor Advanced Optical Sensor Test & Development Engineer

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an expert Engineer for the Advanced Optical Sensor Team (Camera and LiDAR) to lead development testing of optical components for AV/ADAS features. You will specify requirements, evaluate designs, and manage testing of camera and LiDAR sensors across multiple projects with high technical demands.

You will interact with R&D, software, validation, HMI, and suppliers to advance imaging technology and ensure robust performance, quality, and reliability in next-generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, math, CS or chemistry and 3+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years' development or lab testing of automotive camera systems.
• Experience with GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, FPAs, ISPs, and lenses.
• Knowledge of ML and computer vision, image de-warping and stitching.
• Proficient in Matlab/Python/C++ and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test AV/ADAS cameras and LiDAR technologies for vehicle applications.
• Lead test development, evaluation, and benchmarking of imaging components.
• Collaborate with R&D, software, validation, and suppliers to deliver imaging solutions.
• Create test tools and procedures for evaluating imaging technologies.
• Document performance analyses and test methodologies for lab equipment.

Skills

Automotive camera systems

GPU/FPGA/ASIC experience

Image processing

MATLAB

Python

C++

ISPs and lenses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Math/CS/Chemistry

Master's/PhD in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

FPGA

GPU/ISP design

Job description

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for an expert Engineer to join our Advanced Optical Sensor Team (Camera and Lidar) and help us build the best automated vehicles in the world.Lead the development testing of optical components and modules for AV and ADAS features. Responsible for accelerated technology introduction, specifying requirements, evaluation of designs, analysis, development, and testing of camera and lidar sensors as a part of development projects where creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment. Exercises technical direction over engineering support personnel in testing of these camera components and modules. Capable of managing and leading numerous projects with high degree of difficulty. Exercises independent judgment, with minimal input from supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test AV and ADAS cameras and Lidar technologies that will integrate into a targeted vehicle application
• Strong focus on camera technologies which includes imager, image signal processing (ISP), lens design, and packaging.
• Works closely with Research and Development, software developers, validation engineers, HMI engineers, network engineers and suppliers to develop components and systems to support functions and features.
• Support advance technical work that develops new technologies on camera and Lidar features.
• Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers.
• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products.
• Performs image quality testing and analysis (e.g., HDR, noise, color accuracy)
• Performs camera and Lidar interface testing and analysis (e.g., communication, latency, FPS)
• Conducts advanced image sensor evaluations and benchmarking studies.
• Develops test tools (HW and SW), procedures for evaluating prospective imaging technologies.
• Integration and setup of new camera and Lidar lab test equipment (e.g., charts, light sources, measurement devices)
• Maintains existing camera lab test equipment and instrumentation (e.g., calibration, software updates)
• Collaborates with Camera and Lidar Technology Specialists on defining test metrics, pass/fail criteria, and test methodologies for various imaging technologies.
• Collaborates with Camera and Lidar DREs and Performance Engineers to identify issues with production intent camera components (HW and FW)
• Documents performance analysis reports of various imaging technologies.
• Documents test procedures, best practice guides, and safe operating procedures for various lab tools and instruments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Chemistry and 3+ years of engineering experience in a related field
• 3+ years of development and/or lab test experience of automotive camera systems
• Experience with GPU's, FPGA's, ASIC's, FPAs, ISPs, Lenses.
• Knowledge of machine learning and computer vision, Image de-warping and stitching
• Working Knowledge of Matlab/Python/C++ experience
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of computer/electrical mechanisms
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required
• Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
• Specific knowledge of image processing, camera hardware, lens design, and associate design functions
• High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others

Desired Skills

• Master's/PhD Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of development and/or test experience of automotive camera systems
• Experience with the development of ADAS and AV camera components and systems highly preferred
• Automotive safety critical electronics experience

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