Principal Engineer, ADAS Camera Systems & Perception Integration

Job Description

Role overview

General Motors is seeking a Principal Engineer to define the technical direction for next-generation camera systems supporting Viewing Active Safety ADAS and automated-driving applications.

This role combines deep camera-system expertise with systems engineering perception integration supplier engagement manufacturing readiness and technical leadership. You will help establish scalable camera architectures improve engineering rigor and guide products from concept through production.

What you will do

• Define camera architectures and design principles covering optics image sensors image quality processing interfaces calibration diagnostics environmental robustness packaging safety cybersecurity manufacturability and cost.
• Evaluate camera performance across perception systems image quality latency field of view dynamic range synchronization and operating conditions.
• Shape camera sourcing partner and industrialization strategies including production test calibration quality controls cost and field performance.
• Govern technology roadmaps and lead advanced-development projects from feasibility through validated recommendations and transition to product development.
• Coach Lead Design Responsible Engineers and technical specialists while building reusable standards models templates and engineering methods.

Key outcomes

• Reusable camera architectures and design guidance across vehicle programs.
• Clear traceable camera and interface requirements aligned with perception vehicle safety validation and supplier needs.
• Trusted camera models and performance methods for early architecture decisions and risk reduction.
• Stronger technical-review discipline and faster issue closure.
• A fact-based camera ownership sourcing and industrialization strategy.
• Advanced projects that deliver reusable technical outcomes.

What you bring

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in optics electrical computer systems engineering or a related discipline.
• 15 years of experience designing or leading automotive camera systems or related ADAS sensing products through production launch.
• Deep knowledge of optics image sensors camera electronics image quality calibration signal processing and perception interfaces.
• Experience translating system and perception needs into camera requirements and verification plans.
• Experience with supplier engagement manufacturing readiness design-for-manufacturing production test calibration PPAP or field-performance feedback.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Preferred experience

• Camera modeling image-quality metrics sensor characterization ISP or post-processing active alignment or automated test systems.
• Perception systems driver monitoring occupant monitoring or related in-cabin sensing.
• Camera platform roadmaps reusable architectures component strategies and supplier technical relationships.
• Global engineering leadership mentoring patents or production innovations that improved performance cost quality or manufacturing efficiency.

How you will lead

You will bring technical depth systems thinking sound judgment transparent decision-making and a commitment to developing people and reusable engineering capability. You will balance near-term program execution with long-term technology and platform development.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one were looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex race color national origin citizenship status religion age disability pregnancy or maternity status sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran or protected veteran or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required where applicable to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us or call your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.