Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and data-driven Senior Systems Engineer II to lead the definition, optimization, and validation of next-generation Autonomous Vehicle capabilities.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level autonomy goals and actionable system requirements. You will be responsible for defining autonomous vehicle system requirements, designing complex scenario-based test suites in simulated and on-road environments, and building automated, KPI-driven reporting pipelines. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of systems engineering, automated testing, data analytics, and functional safety standards.
Essential Responsibilities- Define, document, and manage system and capability-level requirements with full end-to-end traceability leveraging requirement management, AV simulation, and data toolsets.
- Conduct in-depth Operational Design Domain (ODD) and route analyses to shape AV driving capabilities and sub-capabilities.
- Ensure designed scenarios align and comply with established industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as Euro NCAP and NHTSA
- Drive and manage the driving simulation portfolio to ensure comprehensive validation coverage across the entire Operational Design Domain (ODD).
- Craft on-road and logical test scenarios designed specifically for evaluating autonomy features, system capabilities, and critical on-road events.
- Process and analyze real-world field events to close the loop by identifying simulation coverage gaps and creating representative simulation tests.
- Define clear, robust simulation specifications and requirements for cross-functional simulation teams to develop and build against.
- Analyze real-world and simulation results to identify performance trends, uncover potential issues, and provide insights for improvements
- Lead engineering process continuous improvement activities, proposing solutions and gaining buy-in from impacted teams
Skills and AbilitiesSuccess in this role typically requires the following competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and highly-organized
- Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
- Understanding of agile startup and engineering principles and mindset
- Ability to display systems thinking and attention to detail
- Detailed knowledge of requirements management and requirement-based design
- Curiosity to learn and desire to improve
Qualifications and ExperienceCandidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
Required- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- 6+ years experience in automotive systems engineering working on software, hardware, or combined hardware/software products and 3+ years systems engineering experience working on autonomous driving or advance driver assistance systems
- Strong knowledge of automotive and autonomous vehicle technologies
- Experience developing behavioral simulations for AV or ADAS features
- Experience with Python, SQL, and data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Spark).
Desirable- A Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a startup
- Practical awareness of functional safety principles, including ISO 26262, SOTIF, and HARA.
Physical Requirements- Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
- Travel required? - Minimal: 1%-10%
Benefits and Perks- Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
- Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
- Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
- Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
- Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing
Salary Range
$125,000-$150,000 USD
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