Sensor System Validation Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Year-end bonus program

Recognition and incentive programs

Access to continuing education via the

Kelly Learning Center

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a highly skilled engineer to contribute to sensor system V&V for next-generation vehicle platforms. You will collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams to develop and iterate verification methodologies, and design test plans in simulation environments.

The role requires a PhD or MS with 3+ years in sensor/perception development, with experience in Python/C++, data mining, and familiarity with camera/LiDAR/radar.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with 3+ years in sensor/perception systems.
• Experience with camera/LiDAR/Radar.
• Experience with Python/C++ and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sensor systems V&V for next-gen platforms.
• Collaborate with systems/software/hardware engineers on V&V methods.
• Design and execute test plans in simulation environments.

Skills

Sensor data analysis

Python

C++

Data mining

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant fields

MS in engineering with 3+ years experience

Tools

SQL

PySpark

Scala

MATLAB

Job description

• Location: 100% Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office
• Duration: 6 month assignment - Contract extension potential
• Pay: Negotiable depending on direct related experience UP to $60 - $65/an hour
• Type: W2 contract (C2C OR THIRD-PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered)

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to sensor systems (lidar / camera / radar) verification and validation (V&V) activities, for next generation vehicle platforms.
• Work with systems engineers, software engineers and sensor hardware engineers to create, and iterate V&V methodologies for next generation sensor architecture.
• Design and execute test plans in simulation environments to verify sensing systems requirements and validate system-level performance.
• Translate bounding scenario requirements into actionable data mining plans, and execute the plans to create validation datasets.
• Integrate and orchestrate software pipelines to convert sensor data into system-level KPIs.
• Write reusable sensor systems analysis and test automation software (Python and/or C++).

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in relevant fields OR a master degree in engineering with 3+ years work experience in sensor / perception systems development and/or testing.
• Familiarity with at least one of the sensor modalities: camera, lidar and radar.
• Experience with Data Mining (SQL, PySpark, Scala, or similar).
• Experience analyzing data using Python or other high level languages (e.g. Matlab, C++).
• Experience working and communicating in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with perception, autonomous vehicles or robotics.
• Experience with systems engineering V&V.
• Experience with sensor simulation, synthesis and/or fault injection.
• Experience in test automation, particularly in production environments.
• Experience with workflow orchestration.

*** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)**

Work Authorization: Must be physically located in United States and have CURRENT United States employment authorization documents WITHOUT current sponsorship transfer requirements.

• In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:
• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Year-end bonus program
• Recognition and incentive programs
• Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center