Sensors Team Lead

You will...

• Sensor Development
  • Responsible for driving the technical direction and creating the overall strategy/roadmap for Waabi.
  • Developing a technical plan that aligns with the development of the Waabi Driver over multiple generations and stages of maturity for different verticals.
• Sensor Evaluation and Requirements
  • Maintain strategic technical relationships with all sensor vendors to stay informed on the latest technologies and options.
  • Lead the comprehensive testing and evaluation of new sensor samples utilizing test fixtures and the Sensor Mule vehicle along with the development of the related tooling to support.
  • Drive the development of Waabi Sensor Requirements in collaboration with the Systems and Hardware Systems teams.
• Integration and Optimization
  • Oversee the entire sensor integration pipeline, ensuring raw data is correctly ingested into the compute platform.
  • Manage sensor configuration to align with optimized settings (resolution, frame rate, FOV) provided by the Autonomy & AI team.
• Health, Reliability, and Safety
  • Implement systems for monitoring data integrity, identifying issues such as corrupt data, latency, or environmental interference.
  • Define standards for what constitutes a ‘clean sensor’ and develop validation methods, supporting the development of event-based cleaning triggers in coordination with Autonomy & AI.
  • Work closely with Autonomy & AI on application-level monitoring of data quality to support overall autonomy performance.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Collaborate with the Sim team to build accurate sensor simulation models and validate them through rigorous testing.
  • Provide technical direction and leadership to the team, ensuring cohesion and alignment with the overarching technical strategy.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in related hands-on experience with Lidar, Radar and Camera, preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams in sensor development, validation, or integration for complex systems.
• Deep technical knowledge of automotive or robotics sensors (Lidar, Radar, Cameras).
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap development.
• Experience in developing sensor requirements and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Open-minded and collaborative team player with a willingness to assist others.
• Passionate about self-driving technologies, tackling complex problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Bonus/nice to have:

• Experience with GNSS and/or IMU.
• Technical experience in developing self-driving vehicles.