Staff Systems Engineer

Who We Are: With offices in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision is a pioneering company in MEMS-based laser beam scanning technology that integrates MEMS, lasers, optics, hardware, algorithms and machine learning software into its proprietary technology to address existing and emerging markets. The Company's integrated approach uses its proprietary technology to provide automotive lidar sensors and solutions for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and for non-automotive applications including industrial, smart infrastructure and robotics. The Company has been leveraging its experience building augmented reality micro-display engines, interactive display modules, and consumer lidar modules.   To strengthen our team at the Redmond location, we are looking for a Staff Systems Engineer. As a key member of MicroVision's Systems Engineering team, you will collaborate with various technical teams in the company to design and take into production market defining Automotive LiDAR product.  Pay Range: The pay range for this Washington-based role is $140,000 - $180,000. Exact compensation offers will vary based on skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for a new hire equity grant and/or a performance-based equity incentive plan.
Job Summary:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ·        Create system architecture documentation (Confluence and Enterprise Architect).·        Cooperate with multiple teams on Product definition, APIs, system latency, data throughputs.·        Cooperate with multiple teams on meeting LiDAR point cloud quality KPIs.·        Create hardware and software tooling to support all the above.·        Support systems engineering in accordance with ASPICE and ISO26262 best practices. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ·        Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. ·        Proficient understanding of Electrical Engineering design.·        Sufficient understanding of LiDAR technology, flash, as well as MEMS.·        Basic understanding of optics.·        Proficient Programming in Python is a must; any modern OO language is a plus.·        Experience with large-scale (automotive) requirements.·        Ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments. Required Education and Experience: ·        Masters in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Optics, Physics, or a related science degree, or a combination of education and relevant years of experience.·        +4 years of relevant experience, or PH.D. in related field.·  (Digital) Signal Processing experience·  Experience working within automotive, robotics, warehousing, mining, and/or precision farming; or other similar/applicable industries. We would also prefer candidates with:
·  PHD in Optics or Physics or field related to LiDAR·  Experience with Verilog FPGA/RTL programming·  Mechanical hands-on experience (optic and data collection setups)·  Passion for Optics and Light Physics  This is an on-site position. ·        We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  You must be able to work in the US without  sponsorship.·        You must live and reside within commuting distance from MicroVision's headquarters in Redmond, WA.   MicroVision offers flexible work schedule that could include a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote work subject to team and business needs. You must live and reside within a commuting distance from MicroVision's Redmond, WA office. 
Benefits:  
MicroVision is also proud to offer a comprehensive benefit program including: ·        Competitive compensation and equity program ·        Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer-paid premiums and generous contributions or a Buy- Up PPO Medical plan ·        Choice between an HMO Dental plan or a Buy-Up PPO Dental plan ·        Vision coverage ·        401k plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of  your eligible pay) ·        Generous time off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and  floating holidays. ·        Supplemental pay for Parental Leave ·        Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability. 
MicroVision is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  MicroVision is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.  Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation in completing the application, attending and/or participating in an interview or in taking any test required for employment. 
MicroVision is an E-Verify participant.  We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. Visit our website at www.microvision.com to learn more about our company.