Contract Engineer, Autonomous Driving

ISUZU NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION • Plymouth, MI

2d • $44 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Isuzu Technical Center of America is seeking a Contract Engineer, Autonomous Driving to join its operations in Plymouth, MI, for Summer 2026. The selected candidate will be placed with a preferred agency for employment. This role supports the verification and validation of Level 4 autonomous driving technologies using state-of-the-art approaches and methodologies. The engineer will work closely with Isuzu US and Japan teams, leading autonomous driving partner companies, and reputed research institutes on the validation and deployment of autonomous systems. This position operates at the intersection of vehicle engineering and cutting-edge autonomous technology within a collaborative and passionate environment, working with direction from a manager and guidance from more senior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Data Science or related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of prior internships or project experience in data analysis, programming, and automotive systems.
• Foundational understanding of data analysis, statistics, or simulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of autonomous driving or vehicle safety systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with simulation or machine learning tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with engineers to develop and validate related vehicular and sensory models and algorithms related to autonomous vehicle safety.
• Assists with analysis of on-road driving data and identification of safety trends or issues.
• Supports simulation of real-world driving scenarios to test and validate AV systems.
• Participates in cross-functional discussions and contributes ideas toward improving safety and reliability of AV systems.
• Prepares and communicates findings and technical updates to teams across the U.S. and Japan.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level