Staff Systems Engineer: Autonomous Sensing & Integration

General Motors; Washington; Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for its AV team to architect and integrate autonomous sensing across programs. You will lead trade studies, define sensor suites (camera, radar, lidar), and align with AI/ML, simulation, data collection, platform software, and vehicle integration teams.

You will drive data‑driven decisions in ambiguous spaces, mentor teammates, and ensure production‑level readiness while thriving in a hybrid work environment in Washington state.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field with strong sensor experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-discipline teams.
• Knowledge of multi-modality sensing (camera/radar/lidar) and sensor physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level trade studies for multi-modality sensor designs.
• Develop detailed sensor performance specifications and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with simulation, vehicle integration, perception, and validation teams.
• Document decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables clearly.

Skills

Sensor systems

Cross-functional leadership

System architecture

Python/ Matlab

Self-driving awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for its AV team to architect and integrate autonomous sensing across programs. You will lead trade studies, define sensor suites (camera, radar, lidar), and align with AI/ML, simulation, data collection, platform software, and vehicle integration teams.

You will drive data‑driven decisions in ambiguous spaces, mentor teammates, and ensure production‑level readiness while thriving in a hybrid work environment in Washington state.