Principal Systems Engineer – AV Sensor Design
Core
Lead the technical direction and system-level strategy for lidar technology within multi-modality sensing suites for autonomous driving systems.
Role type
Principal Systems Engineer (Lidar/AV Sensing)
Builds
Next-generation lidar hardware, signal processing, and calibration methodologies for consumer autonomous vehicles.
Domain
Autonomous Vehicles / Optical Engineering / Lidar Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Lidar system design, optical path analysis, signal processing, calibration methodology, SPAD lidar expertise, root cause analysis, trade study leadership, productionization strategy
Preferred skills
L4 autonomy program experience, sensor fusion models, simulation model development, extrinsic calibration, validation test planning
Technologies
SPAD lidars, point cloud data, laser safety standards, optical link budget analysis
Responsibilities
Own technical strategy for lidar development, lead trade studies on performance and cost, evaluate data products from prototypes, define lidar performance requirements, work with vendors and production teams, collaborate with perception and localization teams
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership