Quest Global Manufacturing

Autonomous Driving Senior Vehicle Perception Engineer

Quest Global Manufacturing$95K — $140K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in sensor calibration and multi-sensor fusion.
  • Strong knowledge of linear algebra, 3D geometry, and probability theories.
  • Hands-on expertise with the calibration of LiDAR, cameras, and radar.
  • Experience with perception algorithms relevant to autonomous systems.
  • Deep understanding of LiDAR tech and point cloud processing techniques.
  • Proficient in computer vision techniques and object detection models.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
  • Develop and optimize sensor fusion techniques for data accuracy.
  • Create algorithms for object detection and classification from 3D point clouds.
  • Work on various Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms.
  • Develop sensor calibration techniques and coordinate transformations.
  • Participate in real-time systems design to enhance performance.
  • Integrate and deploy perception algorithms using ROS2.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

What You will Do:
  • Design and implement advanced perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles using LiDAR, cameras, radar, and GNSS.
  • Develop and optimize sensor fusion techniques to combine data from multiple sensors, improving the accuracy and reliability of perception systems.
  • Create algorithms for object detection, tracking, semantic segmentation, and classification from 3D point clouds (LiDAR) and camera data.
  • Work on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms, including Graph SLAM, LIO-SAM, and visual-inertial SLAM.
  • Develop sensor calibration techniques (intrinsic and extrinsic) and coordinate transformations between sensors.
  • Participate in real-time systems design and optimization to meet the high-performance requirements of autonomous driving.
  • Work with ROS2 for integration and deployment of perception algorithms.
  • Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models for perception tasks such as object detection and segmentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and hardware teams, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate and improve perception systems.

What You Will Bring:
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in sensor calibration, multi-sensor fusion, or related domains.
  • Strong foundation in linear algebra, 3D geometry, coordinate frames, quaternions, probability, Bayesian filtering, and data association.
  • Hands-on experience with intrinsic and extrinsic calibration of LiDAR, cameras, and radar, including geometric calibration, coordinate transforms, and sensor synchronization.
  • Proven experience with perception algorithms for autonomous systems, particularly in the areas of LiDAR, camera, radar, GNSS, or other sensor modalities.
  • Deep understanding of LiDAR technology, point cloud data structures, and processing techniques; experience with PCL or Open3D.
  • Proficiency in sensor fusion for combining data from LiDAR, camera, radar, and GNSS, including handling time synchronization and motion distortion.
  • Solid background in computer vision techniques; experience with OpenCV and object detection models such as YOLO, Faster R-CNN, or SSD.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch) for object detection and segmentation tasks.
  • Hands-on experience with multi-object tracking algorithms such as SORT, DeepSORT, Kalman Filters, UKF, IMM, or JPDA.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python; familiarity with geometric optimization libraries.
  • Familiarity with ROS2 for perception-based autonomous systems development.
  • Experience with parallel computing for real-time performance optimization (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL).

Pay Range: $95,000-$140,000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Northville, MI, USA
  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
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11,000 employees
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Founded
1997

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