Staff Systems Engineer – AV Platform

General Motors

. Lead systems engineering for core autonomous vehicle platform capabilities from requirements through integration and validation .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $157,100 - $258,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering for autonomous vehicle platforms, including requirements management, integration, and validation. Proficient in collaborating across disciplines and mentoring engineers while ensuring compliance with functional safety standards.

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Systems EngineeringEmbedded SystemsFunctional Safety FrameworksRequirements AuthoringC/C++ Source Code Understanding

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementInterface DefinitionsEmbedded/Real-Time OSContainerizationDistributed MiddlewareFunctional SafetySensor Data PipelinesService-Oriented Vehicle CommunicationsAutomotive Ethernet

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCross-Disciplinary CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ISO 26262SOME/IPTSNSoC/MCU DiagnosticsPlatform Health Management

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesSafety-Critical SystemsAutomotive NetworksFault ManagementData Offload

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead systems engineering for core autonomous vehicle platform capabilities from requirements through integration and validation
Own system- and subsystem-level strategy and influence platform-wide decisions
Author and maintain requirements, interface definitions, and technical specifications with clear traceability through validation and release
Lead system and architecture reviews to ensure designs meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements for embedded AV platforms
Collaborate across hardware, software development, and verification teams to ensure cohesive system design and seamless integration
Mentor junior engineers and help evolve systems engineering practices for autonomous platforms
Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in systems engineering, with demonstrated ownership of complex, safety-critical systems
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant work experience
Experience in one or more platform domains: embedded/real-time OS and containerization; distributed middleware, orchestration, and runtime; low-level SoC/MCU diagnostics and drivers; functional safety island and on-SoC safety monitors; platform health and fault management; sensor data pipelines; service-oriented vehicle communications such as SOME/IP; or on-vehicle logging and data offload
Experience authoring and maintaining system/software requirements and interface definitions
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively through high-ambiguity problems in cross-disciplinary teams
Preferred: 8+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or embedded systems
Preferred: Experience with functional safety frameworks, including ISO 26262 and fault detection/maturation/escalation, at the platform layer
Preferred: Ability to read and understand C/C++ source code and system models
Preferred: Experience with Ethernet-based automotive networks, such as Automotive Ethernet and TSN
Preferred: Prior experience at a leading AV company or tier 1 automotive supplier
Selected candidate must report to a specific location at least 3 times a week, or at another frequency dictated by their manager
Selected candidate will be required to travel less than 25% for this role

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
Company vehicle evaluation program, including assignment of a General Motors vehicle upon successful motor vehicle report review
Relocation benefits for candidates who qualify under company policy