Staff Lidar Technical Specialist

GM•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors is seeking a LiDAR Technical Specialist for its ADAS Hardware team, which benchmarks, develops, and integrates LiDAR sensors on production vehicles. The role supports sensor development across the full lifecycle, from early concepts and requirements through production launch, working across hardware and software disciplines and with cross-functional GM teams. The specialist leads technical development of LiDAR sensing systems and serves as GM’s primary engineering technical resource for LiDAR development. The role defines sensor targets, requirements, evaluation criteria, validation plans, and technology roadmaps; evaluates suppliers and technologies; and guides technical and architectural decisions. It also assesses test evidence, resolves performance issues, coordinates program plans and risks, and communicates status and tradeoffs to engineering leadership and partners. This position is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, at least three times per week. The role may be eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Chemistry.
At least 5 years of development experience with LiDAR, other optical sensors, or similar systems.
Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or C++.
High level of oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of computer/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.
High 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 Ph.D. degree in Engineering.
Automotive safety-critical electronics experience.

Responsibilities

Lead LiDAR sensing-system technical development from early concept, benchmarking, and sourcing through production launch.
Define sensor performance targets, requirements, evaluation criteria, and validation plans based on vehicle, perception, and operational design domain needs.
Create a LiDAR technology roadmap to guide incorporation of future technologies into next-generation products.
Serve as GM’s primary engineering technical resource for LiDAR development.
Engage with component suppliers and work with Purchasing to support sourcing activities.
Support vehicle Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities.
Drive sensor benchmarking and technical down-selection across suppliers and technologies.
Lead supplier technical engagement, including requirements and data reviews, architecture discussions, issue resolution, and design maturity assessments.
Guide architecture and tradeoff decisions concerning sensing performance, environmental robustness, packaging, manufacturability, and cost.
Review supplier, bench, track, and vehicle test data; identify performance gaps, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions.
Work cross-functionally with vehicle program, systems, perception, validation, vehicle integration, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet downstream functional and program needs.
Assess the technical credibility of supplier evidence by reviewing test conditions, assumptions, filtering, sample quality, boundary cases, repeatability, and alignment with sensor physics and system requirements.
Establish technical plans, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies to keep sensor programs on track toward nomination and launch.
Communicate technical status, open issues, and tradeoffs to engineering leadership and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Retirement savings plan.
Sickness and accident benefits.
Life insurance.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Tuition assistance programs.
Employee assistance program.
GM vehicle discounts.
Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.
Eligible employees may participate in a company vehicle evaluation program and be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate, subject to a motor vehicle report review; participants must purchase or lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless an exception applies.