Automated Driving & Robotics Engineer

General Motors - Warren, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Warren, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Automated Driving & Robotics Engineer position at GM Defense involves developing and enhancing automated driving technologies tailored for defense applications. The role focuses on expanding capabilities such as autonomous follower systems, teleoperation, and off-road driving, utilizing advanced sensors and software. The engineer will collaborate with various GM teams to integrate and test these technologies, ensuring they meet the needs of military and government clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, use cases, and performance evaluation metrics for Autonomous Vehicle (AV) systems
• Develop and enhance algorithms for perception, sensor fusion, localization, situation awareness, path planning and vehicle motion control for automated driving
• Interface, collaborate, and partner with GM organizations to leverage existing capabilities and resources
• Adapt, enhance, integrate, and test software and hardware for automated vehicles
• Create software and hardware properties to demonstrate GMD autonomy and robotics solutions
• Follow agile/scrum software development and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery processes as needed
• Identify and organize issues, interpret strategies, and effectively communicate to team members and management to facilitate timely decisions

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years relevant, full-time work experience in design, development, or research engineering
• 2+ years automated driving and/or robotics development experience
• Experience developing and integrating robotic applications
• Programming knowledge in C++, Python and/or Matlab/Simulink
• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or systems engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or similar area of focus
• Strong software development skills for safety critical, real-time applications
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues early and drive timely resolution
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and work cross-functionally
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PhD in relevant fields
• Knowledge of perception, sensor fusion, localization, situation assessment, path planning or vehicle motion control algorithms
• Experience developing automated driving or active safety features
• Knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics simulation tools and AV/ADAS simulation tools
• Knowledge of Internet-of-things
• Experience working with different AV sensors, such as LiDAR, radar, and Camera sensors
• Experience working with ROS/ROS2
• Knowledge of the Robotic Technology Kernel (RTK) or Army Robotic Common Software (ARCS) Libraries
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Knowledge of system safety and Development Vehicle Use Level approval processes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Sickness and accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts