Senior Systems Engineer

Luminar Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer  to become a subject-matter expert and point of contact for software product requirements, architecture, and other policy and legal standards. Our vision is to make autonomous transportation safe and ubiquitous. Far too many lives are lost in vehicle accidents each year. Because when real people’s lives are at stake, driving safely 99% of the time isn't good enough. We just signed an industry-first deal with Volvo Cars to bring autonomy to a highway near you by 2022 - come join the mission of a lifetime.

Visit us @ https://www.luminartech.com/ to find out more.

 

Responsibilities

• Create system specification documentation translating ADAS/AD product requirements to systems software requirements and architecture specifications.
• Drive the functional chain development from system to component level in integrated cooperation within a cross-functional team
• Develop the system / software architecture, operational concepts, software features decomposition, APIs, requirements management processes, and system verification plans.
• Conduct and document system-level analysis, including proof of concept studies and prototyping activities to support requirements generation
• Collaborate closely with internal software development teams to solve problems with a system engineering mindset. Provide training and mentoring to internal staff as necessary to ensure efficient program execution
• Research and review new tools, technologies and industry trends which might affect current and future products
• Identify any product/functionality gaps and collaborate with internal product and technology teams to define the necessary development to support solution delivery
• Become a Systems Engineering expert and point of contact for: product requirements, system architecture, and policy, legal, and other standards
• Closely cooperate with Safety Engineers and ensure Technical Safety Requirements are implemented in software implementation per ISO 26262
• Provide frequent and clear communication to other teams, peers, and external stakeholders

 

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer-, Electrical-, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of industry experience
• Experience in the AD/ADAS or Robotics domain; preferably in vehicle perception, environment modeling or motion planning.
• Software development experience in either C or C++, preferably with safety critical systems
• Exposure to modern software development practices like Test/Behavior driven development (TDD/BDD)
• Familiarity with at least one software test framework (eg google test, catch2 or cucumber) for reading/writing testable specifications
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages such as matlab for analysis, plotting and prototyping activities
• Experience with Systems and Software architecture development, preferrably using UML / SysML using MBSE tools such as Rational Rhapsody, Visual Paradigm, Enterprise Architect, Cameo etc.
• Exposure to Requirements Management for establishing traceability using RM tools such as JAMA, Rational DOORS, or MBSE tools such as Rational Rhapsody.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate others, drive collaboration, and quickly resolve conflicts 
• Enjoy working within a dynamic and continuously evolving environment 
• Able to work successfully in cross-functional teams, especially across organizational and geographical boundaries
• Experience in system level and software safety, including ISO 26262
• Good understanding of SOTIF

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing perception software algorithms.
• Experience in bringing ADAS/AD software to series production
• Experience with designing and development software in accordance with quality, functional safety and security standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR).
• An impeccable professional record and a strong and demonstrable work ethic.
• Show out-of-box thinking and invent creative solutions for challenging problems.

 

Industry: Automotive, Software, Autonomous Vehicles, Systems Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Engineering

 

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of g