Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy

Role: As a Staff Systems Engineer on the Software Validation team within the AV organization, you will play a critical role in leading the strategy and execution of systems engineering and validation efforts for autonomous vehicle software. You will leverage your experience designing and implementing complex V&V strategies to quickly prototype, gain consensus, and move our programs forward with increased trust and efficiency. Your expertise will guide engineers in defining best practices, driving innovation in systems design, requirements development, and performance verification of autonomous systems. You will be responsible for shaping the future of systems engineering methodologies for AI systems and other ADAS features, architecting solutions that meet the development and testing needs of AI developers, systems engineers, and safety stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to define program goals and create actionable roadmaps that drive systems design execution.

About the Organization: The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and novel iterative development processes. The Software Validation team focuses on unlocking software launches and continuous release decisions via novel simulation V&V methodologies and targeted vehicle testing. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous vehicles systems engineering.

What You’ll Do:

• Define requirements and metrics forvalidatingsafe and comfortableautonomousvehicle operations.
• Decompose complex programs and features into actionable systems and defining acceptance criteria, influencing software developmentand launch decisions
• Prototype and developsimulation-based and road-based testing strategies that supportcontinuous and scaled software release cycles
• Combine experience insystemsengineering and data analysis tofacilitatedata driven design, validation, risk analysis, and prioritization decisions
• Own roadmaps for developing long-term and stable requirements, verification/validation, and/or software solutions to advanced problemsover multiple product lifecycles
• Mentor team membersandfacilitatecross-team collaboration to definesoftwarevalidation strategies for new launches

• Advanced degreein Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, orrelated fields
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, robotics, systems analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, or other related fields
• Proficient in product decomposition and requirements management including system analysis, requirements authoring, test generation, and other validation activities
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and derive impactful conclusions
• Ability to adapt andoperateunder ambiguity, going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans onbrief timehorizons
• Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge

• Proficient with SQL, Python, and C++ for analyzing large data sets
• Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, vehicledevelopment,or ADAS development
• Experience working with robotics simulation environments
• Experience with requirements management tools (Jama, DNG, DOORS, etc.)
• Proventrack recordof successful systems engineering for a safety-critical product

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $157,100 - $241,500. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• You also need to include general information about potential commissions, if applicable.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

“Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.”

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