Driving Simulation Researcher – Automated Driving-Enabled Vehicles

Job Description

At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows standard from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..

The Role

As a member of the Connected Vehicle Experience Research Lab you will be working with the Biosensing Information Display & Simulation group. You will be applying your expertise in autonomous vehicles driving simulators human factors and data science for developing innovative approaches to immersive user studies for automated driving-enabled vehicles. As a researcher in this group you will implement your solutions in driving simulators and publish your research findings in peer-reviewed journals to extend the reach of General Motors development of next-generation technology. This will also include interfacing with universities research institutes and other advanced technology laboratories to build a network for amplifying your research.

What Youll Do

• Develop immersive user experience simulation solutions for automated driving-enabled vehicles and robotic systems
• Create tools to aid in the development or deployment of human-vehicle interface solutions
• Conduct user studies to enable evidence-based decisions about in-vehicle interfaces
• Participate in government-funded research work such as the NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle
• Document your research through internal and external publications
• Facilitate technology transfer via active participation in cross-functional teams

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• MS Degree in a science technology engineering or mathematics-related field
• Research experience in at least one of the following areas: Autonomous Vehicle Technology Connected Vehicles Advanced Wireless Technology Robotics Zero Barrier Mobility/Accessibility User Experience Displays HMI Simulation or other related areas
• Strong theoretical experimental or software programming skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• PhD in a science technology engineering or mathematics-related field
• Hands-on experience building and using real-time simulators to develop autonomous systems and HMIs
• Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2 robotics framework
• Hands-on experience with CAN bus communication
• Experience with data analysis or AI/Machine Learning for engineering applications.
• Hands-on experience running user studies in a driving simulator
• Demonstrates leadership in field of study extra-curricular activities or service organizations

About GM

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