Senior System Design Engineer

CEPTON, a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a seasoned Senior System Design Engineer to support R&D development of high-performance 3D LiDAR products, and also support new product introduction to volume manufacturing process for automotive and non-automotive customers.

Here at CEPTON, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn more than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of only seeking conventional wisdom; we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology, together with opportunities to work with strong industry leaders.

What You'll Do:

• Develop LiDAR system and subsystem requirement and specs
• Develop system design concept and provide system/subsystem error budget and tradeoff analysis
• Design algorithms on HW and SW level, with working knowledge of common machine learning algorithms.
• Systematic data collection with well-defined testing plans and data processing and analysis to drive critical insight and accurate conclusion
• In-depth understanding of optical imaging system and good hand-on skillset on the optical system alignment, characterization and validation
• Some knowledge about circuitry theory with good hands-on troubleshooting experience on high-speed mixed signal electronics is a big plus
• Some knowledge about mechanical systems with stack-up error analysis and servo system understanding is a big plus
• Support LiDAR use case understanding and escalation, and work with key customers and internal NPI/manufacturing team to help maturity on volume production

Who You are:

• Postdoc or PhD. with equivalent experience in the fields of optics, applied physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science
• Fresh graduates are also welcomed
• Working knowledge of machine learning techniques, such as CNN, DNN, SVM, RL, etc.
• Should be familiar with scientific analysis and generic SW tools such as Python, Rust, etc.
• Good experience and mindset of solving complex technical problems in the fields of sophisticated instruments, sensors, optical systems, electronics systems and mechanical system
• Should be able to define objectives clearly, conduct system level analysis, experiment and data analysis methodically
• Highly self-motivated and capable of leading and driving cross-function teams to integrate and characterize system and module-level prototypes, and highly efficient at system issue debug and root cause partition
• Good team player, collaborative with other functional engineers to complete projects in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Reliable and independent work style, highly accountable and responsible for the outputs and working well under pressure.

What We Will Offer:

• Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Valley.
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus program eligibility.
• 401k, FSA, or HSA.

Location:

• Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA.
• Some local on-site visits to key customers.
• Travel to regional customer sites and support trade shows and conferences if needed.

Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Cepton Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

About Cepton Technologies (www.cepton.com):

Cepton, Inc is a Silicon Valley innovator of lidar-based solutions for automotive (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications. With its patented Micro Motion Technology (MMT®), Cepton aims to take lidar mainstream and achieve its vision of safe and autonomous transportation for everyone.

Founded in 2016 and led by industry veterans with decades of collective experience across a wide range of advanced lidar and imaging technologies, Cepton is focused on the mass-market commercialization of high-performance, high-quality lidar solutions. Cepton is headquartered in San Jose, CA, and has a center of excellence facility in Troy, MI to provide local support to the OEM and Tier 1-studded Metro Detroit area.