Senior Systems Engineer - Diagnostics

Aperture Cloud AI ( lat.ai ) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on Ford’s all-new Universal Electric Vehicle in 2027. When you join the Aperture Cloud team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers. As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Aperture Cloud is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif. Meet the team: The Platform Systems, Integration, and Test Team at Aperture Cloud is responsible for the design, integration, and testing of all interface functions between the self-driving technology and vehicle platform. These functions include motion control, fault handling, and controls integration, along with the overall vehicle architecture. We specialize in parallelized development of prototype functionality and production designs, enabling all of Aperture Cloud to rapidly develop feature intent functionality without incurring significant technical debt. What you’ll do: Lead the systems engineering for automotive diagnostics and fault management systems at Aperture Cloud Define requirements for the diagnostic system and validation strategies Work closely with the software development teams at both Aperture Cloud and Ford in creating designs Work closely with the Integration and Test team at Aperture Cloud to develop and execute the Design Verification Plan on benches, simulators, and vehicles Periodically get hands-on with the product and see the designs in action What you'll need to succeed: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD) At least 4+ years of experience working in either automotive or robotics engineering, or a related field Experience writing requirements and validations plans Experience working in automotive diagnostics Nice to have: Master’s Degree with a focus in control theory 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 What we offer you: 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 Paid medical leave Unlimited vacation 15 paid holidays Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Pre-tax commuter benefits Monthly wellness stipend Adoption/Surrogacy support program 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 Learn more about Aperture Cloud’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai ! The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $179,200 - $268,800 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Aperture Cloud employees are also eligible to participate in Aperture Cloud’s annual bonus programs, equity compensation, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates for positions with Aperture Cloud AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. #LI-EG2