Principal Systems Engineer-Autonomy & Active Safety

Job Description:

• Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy & Active Safety will contribute to the design, development and testing of embedded software including real-time control algorithms, vehicle interfaces
• Computer vision and sensor processing algorithms, graphical user interfaces, and communication networks for active safety, advanced driver assistance systems and unmanned ground vehicle control/embedded systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed requirements and system architecture.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to verify safety and reliability of electronic systems.
• Conduct testing across multiple platforms, in both simulation and real-world use cases. May include travel to off-site test facilities.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical subject matter.
• Develop and peer review software.
• Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures and software safety process.
• Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
• Manage development of a system of moderate complexity. May be responsible for managing development of multiple systems.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in programming embedded controllers in either C/C , and/or PLC languages such as Structured Text.
• 5 years of experience with software testing, preferably with vehicle specific experience.
• Experience developing networked communications (CAN Bus, Ethernet, V2V).
• Familiarity with safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508.
• Available for potential travel 10-20%.
• Experience with version control, release management, and peer review systems and processes.

Preferred:

• Specific experience in developing software for vehicle control systems, either on road or off highway.
• Specific experience working with autonomous / self driving control systems.
• Specific experience with integrating driver warning and assist systems.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Experience using SysML to model systems and document architecture.
• Experience with sensor systems including radar, LIDAR, and computer vision.
• Excellent software system design skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to get a Secret security clearance as necessary.
• UNIX/Linux programming experience.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences and five years' experience, or a Master's degree and two years' work experience.