Senior Systems Engineer – Sensor Packaging, Placement

General Motors

. Support the integration strategy for autonomous sensing suites across diverse vehicles .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $153,200 - $234,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sensor integration analysis and mechanical trade studies, with a strong focus on optimizing sensor placement for autonomous vehicles. Proficient in CAD modeling and programming languages to support tooling development and collaboration across technical teams.

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Sensor Integration AnalysisMechanical Trade StudiesCAD ModelingMatlab ProgrammingPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Sensor Placement Trade StudiesTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisCoverage ModelingField-Of-View AnalysisPerformance Assessment

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SolidworksNX

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesMulti-Modality Sensor SystemsSelf-Driving ChallengesU.S. Person StatusExport Control Restrictions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the integration strategy for autonomous sensing suites across diverse vehicles
Conduct sensor placement trade studies and mechanical integration analyses for multi-modality sensor systems
Perform detailed coverage modeling and autonomous-vehicle behavioral impact assessments
Execute sensor location, field-of-view, and coverage analysis across camera, radar, and lidar suites
Develop modal profiles and integration criteria across diverse vehicle platforms
Evaluate intrinsic and extrinsic mounting tolerances
Assess performance against product needs, quantify risks and impacts, and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with perception, simulation, packaging, vehicle integration, vehicle platform engineering, and production teams
Document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience integrating sensors, sensor packaging, tolerance stack-up analysis, or related fields
Experience with CAD modeling, such as Solidworks, NX, or other related tools
Expertise in sensor integration analysis, mechanical trade studies, and analytical methods for placement optimization
Understanding of self-driving challenges and how sensor placement impacts safety and product performance
Ability to operate effectively in complex technical domains and collaborate across teams
Experience with Matlab, Python, or other languages to support tooling development
U.S. Person status required: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Position subject to export control restrictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Relocation benefits for qualifying candidates