Aptiv PLC

Senior Perception Function Owner

Aptiv PLC$110K — $130K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience as a Function Owner or in a similar role within ADAS
  • Strong customer-facing and project delivery experience
  • Background in issue tracking and root cause analysis
  • Solid understanding of ADAS systems and perception technologies
  • Experience with vehicle testing and system validation
  • Knowledge of automotive standards like ASPICE and ISO 26262
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in English

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main contact for customers and project teams on ADAS perception functions
  • Align customer expectations with feature performance throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead resolution of customer-reported issues through analysis and triage
  • Work with algorithm and platform teams for timely problem resolution
  • Engage in vehicle testing to support debugging and KPI validation
  • Ensure perception performance complies with defined KPIs and standards
  • Interface between customer programs and platform development
  • Assist in planning and executing releases for customer programs
  • Collaborate with verification and integration teams
  • Support data collection for project validation needs

Benefits

  • Work with customers and cutting-edge ADAS technology
  • Hands-on involvement in vehicle programs and testing
  • Collaborative environment bridging platform development with real-world applications
  • Career development in a fast-growing technology sector
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Perception Function Owner to drive the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of perception functions across our ADAS portfolio. In this leadership role, you'll serve as the key link between product strategy, platform development, customer programs, and senior leadership. You will ensure alignment of perception functionality across multiple vehicle programs while building organizational capability, technical excellence, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers and project teams regarding ADAS perception functions
  • Drive alignment of customer expectations, feature performance, and system behavior throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead analysis, triage, and resolution of customer-reported issues and tickets, including root cause analysis
  • Work closely with algorithm and platform teams to ensure timely issue resolution
  • Participate in vehicle testing activities (track, road, fleet), supporting debugging and KPI validation
  • Ensure perception performance meets defined KPIs and compliance requirements (e.g. NCAP, GSR)
  • Act as the primary interface between customer programs and platform development teams
  • Support release planning and execution toward customer programs
  • Collaborate with system, integration, and verification teams
  • Support data collection activities driven by project validation needs
Qualifications
  • University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience as Function Owner, Systems Engineer, or similar role within ADAS
  • Strong experience in customer-facing roles and project delivery
  • Experience with issue tracking, debugging, and root cause analysis
  • Solid understanding of ADAS systems and perception technologies
  • Experience with vehicle testing and system validation
  • Knowledge of automotive standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO 26262)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Experience from OEM projects and SOP delivery
  • Experience with tools such as Jira, Git, Jenkins
  • Programming or scripting experience (C/C++, Python, MATLAB)
  • Driver's license
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work closely with customers and cutting-edge ADAS technology
  • Hands-on involvement in vehicle programs and testing
  • A collaborative environment bridging platform development and real-world applications
  • Career development in a fast-growing technology domain

About Aptiv PLC

Aptiv PLC is a global technology company that designs and manufactures vehicle components and provides electrical and electronic and active safety technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company's products include advanced safety systems, electrical and electronic distribution systems, and software and controls. Aptiv's largest customers are automotive manufacturers, and the company has a significant presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was formerly known as Delphi Automotive PLC and changed its name to Aptiv PLC in December 2017.
Learn more about Aptiv PLC
Size
155,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.8 billion
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$13 billion
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