Senior Systems Engineer II

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and data-driven Senior Systems Engineer II to lead the definition, optimization, and validation of next-generation Autonomous Vehicle capabilities. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level autonomy goals and actionable system requirements. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of systems engineering, automated testing, data analytics, and functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage system and capability-level requirements with full end-to-end traceability leveraging requirement management, AV simulation, and data toolsets.
• Conduct in-depth Operational Design Domain (ODD) and route analyses to shape AV driving capabilities and sub-capabilities.
• Ensure designed scenarios align and comply with established industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as Euro NCAP and NHTSA.
• Drive and manage the driving simulation portfolio to ensure comprehensive validation coverage across the entire Operational Design Domain (ODD).
• Craft on-road and logical test scenarios designed specifically for evaluating autonomy features, system capabilities, and critical on-road events.
• Process and analyze real-world field events to close the loop by identifying simulation coverage gaps and creating representative simulation tests.
• Define clear, robust simulation specifications and requirements for cross-functional simulation teams to develop and build against.
• Analyze real-world and simulation results to identify performance trends, uncover potential issues, and provide insights for improvements.
• Lead engineering process continuous improvement activities, proposing solutions and gaining buy-in from impacted teams.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly-organized.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Understanding of agile startup and engineering principles and mindset.
• Ability to display systems thinking and attention to detail.
• Detailed knowledge of requirements management and requirement-based design.
• Curiosity to learn and desire to improve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• 6+ years experience in automotive systems engineering working on software, hardware, or combined hardware/software products and 3+ years systems engineering experience working on autonomous driving or advanced driver assistance systems.
• Strong knowledge of automotive and autonomous vehicle technologies.
• Experience developing behavioral simulations for AV or ADAS features.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Spark).

Desirable:

• A Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a startup.
• Practical awareness of functional safety principles, including ISO 26262, SOTIF, and HARA.

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
  • Prolonged sitting.
  • Prolonged standing.
  • Prolonged computer use.
• Minimal travel required: 1%-10%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing.

Pay

Salary Range $125,000—$150,000 USD