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With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures - which will combine to power the future of mobility.
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
ADAS Planning Algorithm EngineerThis position is part of our Intelligent System: Sensors & Compute.
SummaryWe are currently looking for an ADAS Planning Algorithm Engineer to work in our Troy, MI location. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and validation of advanced behavior and motion planning algorithms for ADAS and automated driving systems. This role involves algorithm design, simulation and vehicle testing, performance analysis, and collaboration across perception, controls, systems, and software engineering teams.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and implement advanced behavior and motion planning algorithms for ADAS and automated driving applications.
- Develop solutions for complex urban and highway driving scenarios, including interactions with dynamic agents and uncertain environments.
- Validate algorithm performance through simulation, SIL/HIL testing, and real-world vehicle evaluation.
- Analyze driving data to identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Perform in-vehicle testing, debugging, and calibration using rapid-prototyping and data analysis tools.
- Optimize algorithms for real-time embedded deployment.
- Define, track, and report algorithm performance metrics and KPIs.
- Collaborate with perception, controls, systems, software, and product teams throughout the development lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and SOTIF processes and requirements.
Must Haves (Basic Qualifications)- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of industry experience developing algorithms in MATLAB and/or C/C++.
- 2+ years of experience in behavior planning, motion planning, trajectory generation, decision making, or autonomous vehicle navigation systems.
- Experience developing automotive software or systems for ADAS, automated driving, robotics, automation, or related domains.
- Experience throughout the automotive product development lifecycle, from requirements through validation and release.
- Proficiency with Git/Gerrit, Jira, Confluence, or similar development and collaboration tools.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion or equivalent.
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)- Advanced knowledge of behavior planning, motion planning, trajectory optimization, prediction-awareness, and decision-making under uncertainty.
- Deep understanding and experience with graph-based planning, optimization-based planning, and MPC.
- Experience integrating machine learning based components into autonomous driving stacks.
- Experience with sensor fusion outputs and interaction with perception systems.
- Experience tuning and validating ADAS features against objective performance metrics.
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
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