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Sr. Engineer - ADAS Integration

TheSr. Engineer - ADAS Integration will be responsible for integrating ADAS/Active safety features in Karma vehicles. They will work closely with, Infotainment, Body, Chassis, Powertrain and Manufacturing teams to help debug any ADAS System issues, Plant floor issues, Sensor Calibration issues, ADAS Signals (Ethernet/CAN) issues, etc.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Diagnose, Validate and test the ADAS system as part of Track testing initiatives/Development Drives/QA Test Drives, etc.
• Assess vehicle dynamics, including braking, acceleration, and steering behavior, along with their limitations.
• Enhance overall ADAS System performance by refining feature target settings, Drive and feel for different Drive modes.
• Translate test outcomes into ADAS signals and sensor logic and supplier requirements.
• As part of the release, recommend/highlight issues and give go ahead for stable ADAS features that can be validated on the vehicle level downstream testing so that they can be released to Manufacturing.
• Testing validation features as per requirements like Highway Assist/Pilot, Traffic Jam Assist/Piot, Adaptive Cruise Control /w Stop and Go, Lane Keeping/Centering, Testing for Euro NCAP Targets, Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Emergency Steering, Active Blind spot Assist, Summon/Valet-Parking features, etc., to meet functionality objectives of the vehicle program
• Work with SDVA, ADAS Feature Owners, Chassis, Infotainment and Powertrain Development teams to plan and execute ADAS + Powertrain + Chassis integration events and collaborate on test trips for overall system performance
• Validate and verify requirements for each new Software release from ADAS, Powertrain and Chassis modules, to identify regression bugs or performance deterioration after integration using HIL, Bench, Lab Car and test on vehicles
• Identify component integration issues, and drive them to resolution by working with cross functional teams
• Validate actuator interface implementation with vehicle dynamics/braking/steering/powertrain system and their limitations and work to improve each aspect of performance
• Support vehicle instrumentation to setup to record Ethernet/CAN FD/CAN data, post-process and analyze to resolve bugs and recommend performance improvements from lessons learned
• Track and manage development dates and milestones, with respect to testing activities for each ADAS feature using JIRA
• Provide inputs to Karma SDV/EE architecture, for any communication networking issues e.g. Ethernet/CAN/Timing
• Work with 3rd party testing service providers and with Karma's internal Certification team to ensure that the overall functional performance of the integrated ADAS + Chassis + Powertrain system meets NHTSA / NCAP requirements as laid out by their respective testing procedure guidelines.
• Support the assembly plant with activities such as calibrating the modules, diagnostics, root cause analysis and EOL testing processes identify anomalies and potential improvements
• Document and present overall improvements, progress as well as major hurdles from system integration perspective to Management Stake holders
• Work with SDVA/EEA Team to give feedback in requirements pertaining to - Network Architecture, Fail Safe/Fail Operational/Electrical Interface/DTs, Ethernet/CAN Interface, etc.
  

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with good Mechanical understanding
• Experience with model-based development and the overall Vehicle Engineering Development Process (A-SPICE)
• Strong understanding of HW/SW dependencies
• Experience developing / testing / validating safety functions interfacing with brakes and steering systems
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant industry experience (ideally with Automotive OEM or Automotive Tier 1
• Experience developing robust Embedded software, simulation, testing SIL and HIL
• A valid driver's license is required
  

Physical Requirements:

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer,
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation)
  Ability to frequently walk or move - to regularly move about inside the office
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time
• Ability to stand for occasionally periods of time
• Ability to safely climb ladders, stairs, and ramps occasionally
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly most of the day
• Driving company vehicles occasionally
• Travel up to 25%
  

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job in an indoor office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend approximately 60% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment and 40% of the time in the non-office setting (garage and/or laboratory setting). When working in the non-office setting, it requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including (but not limited to) safety shoes (unless staying outside of the working areas), bump caps, and/or safety goggles frequently.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

• Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
• Paid Holidays including Company's Annual Year End Shutdown
• Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
• Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
• Employee Driving Program
• Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$135,000 - $165,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, INC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.

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