The role focuses on developing user experience simulations and human-vehicle interfaces for automated driving systems conducting user studies and documenting research for publications.

Description
At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
Biobehavioral Human-Machine Teaming & AI Researcher
Who You Are:
As a member of the Vehicle Safety Engineering & Defense Research Lab you will be
working with the Biometrics & Sensing group. You will be applying your expertise in
autonomous systems human-machine teaming biometrics and data science for
developing innovative approaches to the development of novel biobehavioral user
understanding. As a researcher in this group you will implement your solutions in
driving simulators on vehicles and publish your research findings in peer-reviewed
journals to extend the reach of General Motors' development of next-generation
technology. This will also include interfacing with universities research institutes and
other advanced technology laboratories to build a network for amplifying your research.
What You Do:
Develop immersive user experience simulation solutions for automated driving-
enabled vehicles and robotic systems
Create tools to aid in the development or deployment of human-vehicle interface
solutions
Conduct user studies to enable evidence-based decisions about in-vehicle
interfaces
Participate in government-funded research work
Document your research through internal and external publications
Facilitate technology transfer via active participation in cross-functional teams
What You Need:
Advanced Degree in a science technology engineering or mathematics-related
field
5+ years of research experience in at least one of the following areas:
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Human-Machine Teaming Robotics Biometrics
Sensing Driving Simulation or other related areas
Strong theoretical experimental or software programming skills
What Would be Even Better:
PhD in a related area
Hands-on experience with biometric-based user interfaces
Hands-on experience building and using real-time simulators to develop
autonomous systems and human-machine interfaces
Experience with data analysis or AI/Machine Learning for engineering
applications
Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2 robotics framework
Hands-on experience running user studies in a driving simulator
Demonstrates leadership in field of study extra-curricular activities or service
organizations
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g. H1-B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
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