Senor Advanced Optical Sensor Test & Development Engineer

GM•Warren, MI

About The Position

General Motors is seeking an expert engineer to join its Advanced Optical Sensor Team, working with camera and lidar technologies for automated vehicles and ADAS. The role leads development testing of optical components and modules, including requirements definition, design evaluation, analysis, development, and testing. It involves accelerating technology introduction and exercising independent technical judgment, including providing technical direction to engineering support personnel. The engineer may manage and lead multiple projects with a high degree of difficulty. The position has a strong focus on camera technologies, including imagers, image signal processing, lens design, and packaging. It works with research and development, software, validation, HMI, and network engineering teams, as well as suppliers and customers, to develop components and systems. The engineer also evaluates emerging and competitive technologies, develops test tools and procedures, and maintains camera and lidar laboratory equipment. General Motors describes its vision as a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion and states that it is committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.

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 the 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 mutual 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 and ability 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 testing 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 cameras and lidar technologies for targeted vehicle applications.
Evaluate 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 to develop new camera and lidar technologies and features.
Communicate, coordinate, and consult with engineering departments and customers.
Stay current with 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 frame rate.
Conduct advanced image-sensor evaluations and benchmarking studies.
Develop hardware and software test tools and procedures for evaluating imaging technologies.
Integrate and set up camera and lidar laboratory test equipment, such as charts, light sources, and measurement devices.
Maintain 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.
Provide technical direction to engineering support personnel involved in testing camera components and modules.
Manage and lead multiple complex projects with substantial independent judgment.