Advanced Optical Sensor Test Engineer

General Motors • Warren, MI

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About The Position

At this level you are expected to operate with a high level of independent discernment and are typically responsible for implementing functional strategy, administering and coordinating programs, counseling and advising management. As a fully-qualified individual contributor who has thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the function, you will provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Resolve highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research. Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Chemistry and 3+ years of engineering experience in a related field
• 3+ years of development and/or lab test experience of automotive camera systems
• Experience with GPU’s, FPGA’s, ASIC’s, FPAs, ISPs, Lenses.
• Knowledge of machine learning and computer vision, Image de-warping and stitching
• Working Knowledge of Matlab/Python/C++ experience

Responsibilities

• Tests AV and ADAS optical sensors and associated technologies that will integrate into a targeted vehicle application
• Individual has a strong focus on LiDAR and Camera technologies which includes SPAD, imager, image signal processing (ISP), lens design, and packaging.
• Works closely with Research and Development, software developers, validation engineers, HMI engineers, network engineers and suppliers to develop components and systems to support functions and features.
• Support advance technical work that develops new technologies on camera and camera features.
• Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers.
• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products.
• Performs image quality testing and analysis (e.g., HDR, noise, color accuracy)
• Performs camera interface testing and analysis (e.g., communication, latency, FPS)
• Conducts advanced image sensor evaluations and benchmarking studies.
• Develops test tools (HW and SW), procedures for evaluating prospective imaging technologies.
• Integration and setup of new camera lab test equipment (e.g., charts, light sources, measurement devices)
• Maintains existing camera lab test equipment and instrumentation (e.g., calibration, software updates)
• Collaborates with Advanced Camera Technology Specialists on defining test metrics, pass/fail criteria, and test methodologies for various imaging technologies.
• Collaborates with Camera DREs and Performance Engineers to identify issues with production intent camera components (HW and FW)
• Documents performance analysis reports of various imaging technologies.
• Documents test procedures, best practice guides, and safe operating procedures for various lab tools and instruments.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees