Senior Systems Engineer II

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. You will be responsible for defining autonomous vehicle system requirements, designing complex scenario-based test suites in simulated and on-road environments, and building automated, KPI-driven reporting pipelines. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of systems engineering, automated testing, data analytics, and functional safety standards.

• →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

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• 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

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use

• Travel required? -  Minimal: 1%-10%

• 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 advance 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).

• 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.