Summary

The Engineer — Autonomy & Active Safety supports the design, development, and integration of advanced software systems for active safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and unmanned ground vehicle platforms. This role contributes to real-time control algorithms, artificial intelligence, motion planning, computer vision, sensor processing, and embedded systems development. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the position focuses on delivering high-quality software solutions that meet engineering standards, safety requirements, and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform software development tasks in accordance with established engineering standards and processes
• Support design, development, and integration of real-time control algorithms, AI systems, motion planning, computer vision, and sensor processing
• Assist senior engineers with plans, designs, peer reviews, documentation, and reporting
• Contribute to project tasks of limited complexity in a support role
• Develop embedded C/C++ software to configure and control hardware and provide application interfaces
• Utilize model-based development tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and related platforms
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, business units, suppliers, and test organizations
• Support test programs, including occasional travel to off-site locations
• Participate in cost studies, time estimates, and technical proposals
• Follow established development processes, including CMMI Level 3 procedures
• Identify operational risks and support mitigation strategies
• Prepare requirements documentation and design artifacts
• Provide mentorship to interns on shared projects as appropriate
• Support cross-functional activities to ensure quality, reliability, and cost objectives are met
• Maintain regular attendance and complete additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
• Six months or more of relevant experience (internship experience acceptable)
• Familiarity with C#, PLCs, Python, SQL databases, and embedded C/C++
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development tools
• Automotive industry experience
• Experience with embedded C/C++ software development for real-time systems

Core Competencies

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, procedures, and regulations
• Sound decision-making using established processes and guidelines
• Capacity to work within structured policies while applying engineering judgment
• Ability to lead or guide peers on specific tasks as needed

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily on-site role (not a hybrid position)
• Occasional work-from-home permitted after training, but not on a regular basis
• Routine daytime schedule with infrequent overtime or weekend work
• Travel up to approximately 10% to customer sites, test facilities, or supplier locations
• Interview process includes 1–2 rounds of phone or video interviews

Working Conditions

• Combination of seated and standing work with frequent computer use
• Occasional driving and light lifting may be required
• Environment may involve focused analytical tasks and changing priorities
• Work may involve collaboration across multiple teams and locations

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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