Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy

Job Description Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid/Remote Role: As a Staff Systems Engineer on the Software Validation team within the AV organization, you will play a critical role in leading the strategy and execution of systems engineering and validation efforts for autonomous vehicle software. You will leverage your experience designing and implementing complex V&V strategies to quickly prototype, gain consensus, and move our programs forward with increased trust and efficiency. Your expertise will guide engineers in defining best practices, driving innovation in systems design, requirements development, and performance verification of autonomous systems. You will be responsible for shaping the future of systems engineering methodologies for AI systems and other ADAS features, architecting solutions that meet the development and testing needs of AI developers, systems engineers, and safety stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to define program goals and create actionable roadmaps that drive systems design execution. About the Organization: The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and novel iterative development processes. The Software Validation team focuses on unlocking software launches and continuous release decisions via novel simulation V&V methodologies and targeted vehicle testing. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous vehicles systems engineering. What You’ll Do: Define requirements and metrics for validating safe and comfortable autonomous vehicle operations. Decompose complex programs and features into actionable systems and defining acceptance criteria, influencing software development and launch decisions Prototype and develop simulation-based and road-based testing strategies that support continuous and scaled software release cycles Combine experience in systems engineering and data analysis to facilitate data driven design, validation, risk analysis, and prioritization decisions Own roadmaps for developing long-term and stable requirements, verification/validation, and/or software solutions to advanced problems over multiple product lifecycles Mentor team members and facilitate cross-team collaboration to define software validation strategies for new launches Your Skills & Abilities Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields 8 years of experience in systems engineering, robotics, systems analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, or other related fields Proficient in product decomposition and requirements management including system analysis, requirements authoring, test generation, and other validation activities Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and derive impactful conclusions Ability to adapt and operate under ambiguity, going from quick code prototypes to long-term plans on brief time horizons Excellent communication skills, capable of switching between high-level and detailed discussions What Will Give You A Competitive Edge Proficient with SQL, Python, and C for analyzing large data sets Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, vehicle development, or ADAS development Experience working with robotics simulation environments Experience with requirements management tools (Jama, DNG, DOORS, etc.) Proven track record of successful systems engineering for a safety-critical product Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: $157,100 - $241,500. 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Salary : $157,100 - $241,500