You will...- Sensor Development
- Responsible for driving the technical direction and creating the overall strategy/roadmap for Waabi.
- Developing a technical plan that aligns with the development of the Waabi Driver over multiple generations and stages of maturity for different verticals.
- Sensor Evaluation and Requirements
- Maintain strategic technical relationships with all sensor vendors to stay informed on the latest technologies and options.
- Lead the comprehensive testing and evaluation of new sensor samples utilizing test fixtures and the Sensor Mule vehicle along with the development of the related tooling to support.
- Drive the development of Waabi Sensor Requirements in collaboration with the Systems and Hardware Systems teams.
- Integration and Optimization
- Oversee the entire sensor integration pipeline, ensuring raw data is correctly ingested into the compute platform.
- Manage sensor configuration to align with optimized settings (resolution, frame rate, FOV) provided by the Autonomy & AI team.
- Health, Reliability, and Safety
- Implement systems for monitoring data integrity, identifying issues such as corrupt data, latency, or environmental interference.
- Define standards for what constitutes a 'clean sensor' and develop validation methods, supporting the development of event-based cleaning triggers in coordination with Autonomy & AI.
- Work closely with Autonomy & AI on application-level monitoring of data quality to support overall autonomy performance.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with the Sim team to build accurate sensor simulation models and validate them through rigorous testing.
- Provide technical direction and leadership to the team, ensuring cohesion and alignment with the overarching technical strategy.
Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience in related hands-on experience with Lidar, Radar and Camera, preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
- 5+ years in a leadership role
- Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading technical teams in sensor development, validation, or integration for complex systems.
- Deep technical knowledge of automotive or robotics sensors (Lidar, Radar, Cameras).
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap development.
- Experience in developing sensor requirements and managing vendor relationships.
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with a willingness to assist others.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, tackling complex problems, and creating innovative solutions.
Bonus/nice to have:- Experience with GNSS and/or IMU.
- Technical experience in developing self-driving vehicles.
Perks/Benefits:- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
