Senior Planning and Control Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced development and prototyping of new ADAS experiences specialized for the NA market in areas such as L2+/L3 automated driving, automated towing and hitching, automated parking, and automated path adjustment for collision avoidance.
• Lead planning and control algorithm development to build, simulate and test new software stack to enable new ADAS experiences, and improve production software modules for Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ADAS suite.
• Drive definition of automated driving test scenarios and design verification methods, working with software integration, simulation, and test engineers to conduct comprehensive testing and validation of algorithms.
• Support strategic partnerships with external technology hubs (universities, research labs, startups, suppliers) to develop innovative solutions in planning, control, prediction, perception, and localization.
• Collaborate with simulation and test engineers to develop data analysis tools and scripts to evaluate performance and robustness of new feature prototypes and production software using test and field data.
• Interface regularly with technical and subject matter experts from R&D Headquarters in South Korea to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with global partners.

Requirements

• B.S, M.S or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of industry experience (including internship/co-op experience) in relevant fields.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, classical and modern control methods, and motion planning algorithms for robotics or autonomous driving.
• Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB/Simulink or C++.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Autonomous Driving, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering or a similar discipline.
• 3+ years of industry experience in ADAS controls software development.
• Technical expertise in advanced control topics such as MPC, CLF, CBF, and path planning algorithms such as A*, RRTs, APFs.
• Experience with model-based algorithm design in simulation and testing environments (MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CARLA, CarSim, CarMaker).
• Familiarity with vehicle kinematic and dynamic models for low-speed and high-speed driving conditions.
• Experience initiating and leading research partnerships with universities, research labs or startups.
• Experience with vehicle software development standards and processes.

Qualifications

• Educational background with B.S, M.S or PhD in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Industry experience in autonomous driving, control algorithms, or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

• $0 employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you & your family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance.
• Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and holidays.
• A Global Environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work schedule.
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.