Senior Systems Engineer, Fault Handling Systems

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is an automated driving technology company developing a hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system for next-generation Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it’s like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone.  

When you join the Latitude 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 making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people. 

As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude 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 Latitude is responsible for the design, integration, and testing of all interface functions between the self-driving technology and robotics platform. These functions include motion control, fault handling, HMI, and controls integration, along with the overall vehicle architecture. We specialize in parallelized development of prototype functionality and production designs, enabling all of Latitude to rapidly develop feature intent functionality without incurring significant technical debt.

What you’ll do: 

• Define the architecture and requirements of our fault handling system, from detection and logging to customer notification and interaction
• Lead the systems engineering of all customer-facing HMI functions at Latitude including:
• How a customer safely and confidently engages/disengages the self-driving system through visual, auditory, and haptic interfaces
• The situational awareness display the brings customer confidence to our autonomy system performance
• Write safety and performance requirements that enable a complex, tightly integrated HMI to support our safety case through ISO 26262 and SOTIF standards
• Work closely with cross-functional systems and software teams at Latitude and Ford in creating designs
• Work closely with the integration and test engineers at Latitude to develop and execute the Design Verification Plan on benches, simulators, and vehicles
• Work closely with human factors teams at Ford to generate data-driven metrics for customer use of various HMI interfaces
• Periodically get hands-on with the product and see the designs in action!

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related field
• At least 4+ years of experience working in either automotive or robotics engineering, or a related field
• Experience working in production applications of customer HMI
• Experience writing functional requirements
• Experience writing safety requirements to meet ISO 26262 or similar standards

Nice to have (optional):

• Master’s Degree with a focus in sensing or perception
• 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 and Adoption/Surrogacy support program
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation and 15 paid holidays
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks for onsite employees
• Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• 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 Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!

The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $174,000 - $261,000 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Latitude employees are also eligible to participate in Latitude’s annual bonus programs, equity compensation, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Candidates for positions with Latitude 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.