Senior System Design Engineer

CEPTON, a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a seasoned Senior System Design Engineer to support R&D development of high-performance 3D LiDAR products, and also support new product introduction to volume manufacturing process for automotive and non-automotive customers.

Here at CEPTON, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn more than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of only seeking conventional wisdom; we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology, together with opportunities to work with strong industry leaders.

What You'll Do :

• Develop LiDAR system and subsystem requirement and specs
• Develop system design concept and provide system / subsystem error budget and tradeoff analysis
• Design algorithms on HW and SW level, with working knowledge of common machine learning algorithms.
• Systematic data collection with well-defined testing plans and data processing and analysis to drive critical insight and accurate conclusion
• In-depth understanding of optical imaging system and good hand-on skillset on the optical system alignment, characterization and validation
• Some knowledge about circuitry theory with good hands-on troubleshooting experience on high-speed mixed signal electronics is a big plus
• Some knowledge about mechanical systems with stack-up error analysis and servo system understanding is a big plus
• Support LiDAR use case understanding and escalation, and work with key customers and internal NPI / manufacturing team to help maturity on volume production

Who You are :

What We Will Offer :

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Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, benefits, and / or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Cepton Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Salary range

$120,000-$160,000 USD