Senior Planning and Control Software Engineer

Job description:

Senior Planning and Control Software Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a Senior Planning and Control Software Engineer at our Superior Township, Michigan facility:

The Autonomous Driving Software (ADS) Development team in Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an engineering and data science team that focuses on improving performance and expanding ADAS features and services of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles for the North American (NA) market. The team’s key roles and responsibilities are:

• New Technology Introduction to spearhead new technology conceptualization for future generation ADAS/AD experiences for the NA market through in-house development as well as strategic partnerships with key technology hubs such as universities, startups and research labs
• Software Development to expand Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ADAS/AD capabilities in coordination with the R&D Headquarters and other internal/external project partners
• Prototyping and Demonstration to develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrations to various global teams within Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) for new ADAS/AD functions targeted for the NA market
• Software Strategy and Planning to identify market trends and customer needs for key ADAS/AD experience themes and selection of new concept ideas
• Data Collection and Curation for Production Applications to support development of data-driven machine learning models with NA data.

WHAT YOU WILL DO We are looking for a talented and driven Senior Planning and Control Software Engineer with a strong background in control theory and motion planning to help shape the future of ADAS technologies. This role focuses on developing real-time decision-making systems using advanced control techniques and path planning strategies to ensure safe, smooth, and reliable autonomous vehicle behavior in complex driving environments. 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, improve production software modules to enhance existing Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ADAS suite
• Drive definition of automated driving test scenarios and design verification methods, work with software integration, simulation and test engineers to conduct comprehensive testing and validation of algorithms
• Lead / support strategic partnerships with external technology hubs (universities, research labs, startups, suppliers) to develop innovative solutions in the following areas: planning, control, prediction, perception, localization
• Work with simulation and test engineers to develop data analysis tools and scripts to evaluate performance and robustness of new feature prototypes and production application software using test and field data
• Regularly interface with technical experts and subject matter experts from the R&D Headquarters in South Korea to establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with our global partners

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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++

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 more advanced control topics such as MPC, CLF, CBF, and path planning algorithms such as A*, RRTs, APFs etc.
• Experience with model-based algorithm design in simulation and testing environments (MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CARLA, CarSim, CarMaker, etc.)
• 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

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• $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 abundant 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

OTHER DETAILS

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai and KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.