Staff Systems Engineer - Perception

📋 Description Own the system-level architecture, requirements, and performance of Apollo’s perception suite. Translate high-level autonomy capabilities into verifiable system requirements (latency budgets Lead trade studies, define ICDs, establish the V&V strategy, and ensure functional safety Interface between the Autonomy software team and Hardware engineering teams. Drive complex trade studies and MBSE mentoring across the company. 🎯 Requirements Perception domain expertise (cameras, LiDAR, Radar, ToF, IMU) and physics/measurement models. Autonomy familiarity: perception data consumption by SLAM, object detection, planning, and sensor Systems rigor: requirements traceability and V&V for shipped products. Ability to build models in Python or MATLAB to simulate latency and optical performance. 8+ years in Systems Engineering for complex robotics or related fields. BS/MS/PhD in Systems Engineering, Robotics, EE, CS, or related field. 🎁 Benefits Direct hire with equal employment opportunities. Opportunity to impact safety standards and mass production of Apollo. Collaborative, human-centered robotics environment.