{"id":2879418,"url":"https://alion.io/job/general-motors-staff-systems-engineer-sensor-systems-engineering-architecture","title":"Staff Systems Engineer – Sensor Systems Engineering & Architecture","company":{"id":1705,"name":"General Motors","domain":"gm.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/general-motors-europe","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":87,"open_postings":66,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.727,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-10-28T05:59:10Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sunnyvale, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":135420,"max":215000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":215000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T22:55:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":38,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":38},"description":"Job Description\nGeneral Motors is developing hands-off and eyes-off autonomous driving systems intended for broad deployment across consumer vehicles. A foundational requirement for safe, scalable autonomy is that sensing systems perform reliably across the full range of real-world weather conditions.\nWe are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join the Sensor Systems Engineering & Architecture team to provide technical leadership in defining how autonomous sensing systems are characterized, specified, andvalidatedunder weather and contamination conditions. This role focuses on system-level decisions at the intersection of sensors,perceptionsoftware, vehicle platforms, and real-world operating environments - ensuring that sensing solutions are technically sound, weather-resilient, and executable in production.\nIn this position, you will lead system-level trade studies, define performance requirements for sensors under adverse weather and contamination scenarios, and develop the technical frameworks used to assess sensor cleaning solutions. You will work closely withperception, validation, platform software, and vehicle integration teams to drive forward a rigorous and scalable approach to weather and cleaning performance assessment. This role is intended for engineers who are comfortable operating in ambiguity, applying first-principles analysis, and providing steady technical direction as systems mature from early development into deployed solutions.\nWhatYou’llDo\nYou will get the opportunity tocontribute toone or more of the following.\nLead system-level trades, requirements decomposition, and integration requirements for autonomous sensor systems across radar, cameras, and lidar with associated cleaning systems\n\nLead the technical assessment, characterization, and performance benchmarking of sensor systems - including active and passive cleaning mechanisms - across vehicle programs\n\nTranslate autonomy and product performance intent into system architectures, functional decompositions, and requirements\n\nWork closely with software platform teams, vehicle integration, hardware teams, perception, and validation teams to manage complex interdependencies and drive forward progress\n\nEnsure system designs meet safety, regulatory, quality, and performance requirements relevant to autonomous vehicle operation in diverse environmental conditions\n\nDrive continuous improvement in sensing system robustness\n\nClearly document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables.\n\nYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)\nBachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field\n\n10+ years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or hardware-intensive product development\n\nExperience working with sensing systems (camera, radar, lidar, or similar) and a technical understanding of the effects of weather and contamination on performance\n\nExperience leading cross-domain technical initiatives for the evaluation and validation of sensor performance\n\nExpertise in requirements decomposition and development\n\nDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive technical alignment across teams\n\nExperience with Matlab, Python, or other tools to support data analysis and analysis tooling development\n\nWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)\nMaster's degree or PhD in Engineering or a related technical discipline\n\nDirect experience characterizing or modeling sensor performance degradation in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, aerosol, or equivalent) for high-fidelity sensors\n\nFamiliarity with weather simulation methodologies, physics-based sensor modeling, or environmental test chamber evaluation\n\nExperience with sensor cleaning systems, including nozzle, air, wiper, or other advanced methods\n\nExperience working on L4 (or equivalent) autonomous vehicle programs or advanced remote sensing platforms\n\nExperience with requirements management tools such as JAMA or DNG\n\nKnowledge of safety-critical system development or functional safety concepts\n\nExperience with system/component validation including vehicle testing, HIL/SIL, simulation, and large-scale data analysis\n\nCompensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.\nThe salary range for this role is $135,420 to $215,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. \nBonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. \nBenefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 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 and more. \nBenefits:\nBenefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 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 and more. \nRelocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.\nRemote/Hybrid: This role is based hybrid from Sunnyvale,CA. You are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.\n\nAbout GM\nOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.\nWhy Join Us\nWe believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.\nAll employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.\nWe encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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