Systems Engineer – Automated Driving Standardisation – Qualcomm, flexible on location, anywhere in Europe

Company:

Qualcomm Europe, Inc. Italy Branch Office

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Technical Standards Engineering

General Summary:

We are flexible on location and open to hiring anywhere in Europe, preferred countries are Italy or Spain.

We seek System Engineers with demonstrated experience in automotive standards, with a focus on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving systems (ADS).

The candidate is expected to directly contribute to design activities and develop innovative solutions and participate in evolving international and national standards development related to driving automation, with focus on technical aspects such as sensor interfaces, perception, sensor fusion, execution of Dynamic Driving Task (DDT) within Operational Design Domain (ODD), transitions of control, Verification and Validation (V&V). Experience in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ADAS/ADS is beneficial. The aim is to define technical guidelines and requirements, identify preferred changes/updates to existing standards, and influence the direction of emerging standards to maximize alignment with company products and strategic direction.

As a result of those, the candidate is expected to develop technical contributions, give high quality presentations of them in organizations such as SAE International, ISO, IEEE, AVCC, and 5GAA, work to obtain consensus, proactively promote Qualcomm technologies, and protect Qualcomm’s interest in the emerging areas.

Regular attendance to some of the aforementioned organizations is a likely part of the job. Consequently, the candidate is expected to be available to travel frequently for week-long meetings (on average, 6 to 8 week-long meetings per year are to be expected, including both domestic and international destinations as determined by the specific organization).

The candidate will operate in collaboration with different groups and colleagues within the company, including those affiliated with research, engineering/development, products, business, and government affairs. The candidate will work in an exciting environment with a team of some of the brightest systems engineers in the industry and will have frequent interaction with other engineering disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

• Global travel several times per year for standards organization forums.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Strong expertise in ADAS/ADS technologies
• Experience in automotive standards
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity and AI
• A good understanding of end-to-end system design
• A good understanding of key business concepts and being able to relate this to various business strategies for both Qualcomm and others in the industry

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Candidate should highlight any experience as an editor, rapporteur or chair of standards bodies.
• Ability to work independently.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

PhD, Master or equivalent mix of education and experience, in a field related to engineering or wireless communications.

• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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