Director of Systems Automation will oversee and manage complex Engineering and Customer infrastructure projects necessary to deploy Hyperloop One’s automated services. The Director will be tasked for continuous improvement of our automated system standards, practices, and tools to ensure adherence to infrastructure and security best practices.

Responsibilities:

Will be a member of Systems Development leadership and will report to the SVP of Systems Development.

• Leads, guides, and manages a group of system engineers in the development of new and autonomous driving features. Group is responsible for developing feature and system requirements, cross organizational system design, execution and evaluation of designs, and analysis, development, testing and control of major system engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment.
• Manages overall automation systems engineering execution with other departments, functions, and suppliers
• Provides technical leadership to engineers in the creation of requirements and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Supports subsystem/component technical decisions
• Actively supports process improvement activities focused on high first-time delivery quality and 100% on-time execution
• Lead global teams to deliver results for regional development activities, data analysis and test procedure generation and automation
• Trains, develops, mentors, and manages employee performance
• Reviews and approves engineering documentation

Qualifications

• ADAS/Autonomous systems (Autonomous Driving and/or Robotics)
• System integration of sensors, actuators, and by-wire vehicle controls
• Implementation of computer and sensor architectures and interfaces
• In-vehicle experimental validation and testing at automaker or Tier-1
• Vehicle localization: testing experience with GPS, visual localization, tight GPS/IMU coupling and HD maps
• Use of tool sets for acquisition, data processing, and visualization of large-scale data sets
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• In-depth knowledge of autonomous, advanced driver assistance and/or collision avoidance features and their required technology
• Experience with Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with the following programming languages and environments: Matlab, Python, Java, OpenCV, or C/C++
• Knowledge of engineering systems concepts, techniques and methods
• Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Experience with Cybersecurity and Functional Safety designs
• Experience in leading projects and people
• Ability to identify and remove roadblocks and escalate as appropriate
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and drive work output
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential
• Strong problem solving ability
• Eight or more years of experience in job-related area

Education and/or Training

• Candidate should have one of the following engineering degrees: BSE, BS in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Preferred)
• Experience with the development of automotive safety or convenience features (Highly Preferred)
• Design for Six Sigma experience (Black Belt Certification)

Key Competencies

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Motivating Others
• Building Effective Teams
• Managerial Courage
• Drive for Results
• Peer Relationships
• Innovation Management
• Intellectual Horsepower

Hyperloop One is an Equal Employment Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Hyperloop One will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the “Ban the Box” legislation.