Senior Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Latitude AI, a leading automated driving technology company, and contribute to the development of hands-free driver-assist systems for Ford vehicles. As a member of the Platform Systems, Integration, and Test Team, you will define the architecture and requirements of our fault handling system, lead the systems engineering of customer-facing HMI functions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for writing safety and performance requirements, developing and executing the Design Verification Plan, and working with human factors teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in HMI and safety requirements. Latitude offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related field
• At least 4+ years of experience working in either automotive or robotics engineering, or a related field
• Experience working in production applications of customer HMI
• Experience writing functional requirements
• Experience writing safety requirements to meet ISO 26262 or similar standards

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and requirements of our fault handling system, from detection and logging to customer notification and interaction
• Lead the systems engineering of all customer-facing HMI functions at Latitude including: How a customer safely and confidently engages/disengages the self-driving system through visual, auditory, and haptic interfaces
• Lead the systems engineering of all customer-facing HMI functions at Latitude including: The situational awareness display the brings customer confidence to our autonomy system performance
• Write safety and performance requirements that enable a complex, tightly integrated HMI to support our safety case through ISO 26262 and SOTIF standards
• Work closely with cross-functional systems and software teams at Latitude and Ford in creating designs
• Work closely with the integration and test engineers at Latitude to develop and execute the Design Verification Plan on benches, simulators, and vehicles
• Work closely with human factors teams at Ford to generate data-driven metrics for customer use of various HMI interfaces
• Periodically get hands-on with the product and see the designs in action!

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a focus in sensing or perception
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering tools (ex: MagicDraw)
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (ex: Jama)
• Experience with Python, C++, or other programming skills
• Experience with autonomous vehicle testing

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with available employer match
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
• Paid parental leave and Adoption/Surrogacy support program
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation and 15 paid holidays
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks for onsite employees
• Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Backup child and elder care program
• Professional development reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives