Senor Advanced Optical Sensor Test & Development Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

About The Position

General Motors is seeking an experienced engineer to join its Advanced Optical Sensor Team, focused on camera and lidar technologies for automated vehicles and ADAS. The role leads development testing of optical components and modules, including accelerated technology introduction, requirements definition, design evaluation, analysis, development, and testing. It involves independent technical judgment, technical direction of engineering support personnel, and management of multiple complex projects. The position emphasizes camera technologies, including imagers, image signal processing, lens design, and packaging. The engineer works with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to develop components and systems, supports new camera and lidar technology, evaluates image quality and sensor interfaces, and develops test tools, procedures, and laboratory capabilities. The role also documents test results, procedures, best practices, and safe operating guidance. General Motors describes its vision as a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and states its commitment to inclusion, belonging, and equal employment opportunity. Benefits information is available through GM Total Rewards resources; specific benefits are not listed in this posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Chemistry.
At least 3 years of engineering experience in a related field.
At least 3 years of development and/or laboratory testing experience with automotive camera systems.
Experience with GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, FPAs, ISPs, and lenses.
Knowledge of machine learning, computer vision, image de-warping, and stitching.
Working knowledge of Matlab, Python, or C++.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of computer and electrical mechanisms.
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in a job-related area.
Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners toward shared goals.
Specific knowledge of image processing, camera hardware, lens design, and associated design functions.
Strong analytical ability to address unusual and complex problems.
Strong interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering.
At least 5 years of development and/or test experience with automotive camera systems.
Experience developing ADAS and AV camera components and systems.
Experience with automotive safety-critical electronics.

Responsibilities

Develop and test AV and ADAS camera and lidar technologies for targeted vehicle applications.
Focus on camera technologies including imagers, image signal processing, lens design, and packaging.
Work with research and development, software developers, validation engineers, HMI engineers, network engineers, and suppliers to develop components and systems.
Support advanced technical work developing new camera and lidar technologies and features.
Communicate, coordinate, and consult with engineering departments and customers.
Stay informed about new technologies and competitive products.
Perform image quality testing and analysis, including HDR, noise, and color accuracy.
Perform camera and lidar interface testing and analysis, including communication, latency, and FPS.
Conduct advanced image sensor evaluations and benchmarking studies.
Develop hardware and software test tools and procedures for evaluating prospective imaging technologies.
Integrate and set up new camera and lidar laboratory test equipment, including charts, light sources, and measurement devices.
Maintain existing camera laboratory test equipment and instrumentation, including calibration and software updates.
Collaborate with Camera and Lidar Technology Specialists to define test metrics, pass/fail criteria, and test methodologies.
Collaborate with Camera and Lidar DREs and Performance Engineers to identify issues with production-intent camera hardware and firmware.
Document performance analysis reports for imaging technologies.
Document test procedures, best-practice guides, and safe operating procedures for laboratory tools and instruments.
Exercise technical direction over engineering support personnel conducting tests of camera components and modules.
Manage and lead multiple projects with a high degree of difficulty.