Self-Driving Systems Specialist; SDS Specialist Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position: Self-Driving Systems Specialist (SDS Specialist)

Key Responsibilities

Self-Driving System Diagnostics

Diagnose and troubleshoot self-driving system issues affecting autonomous vehicle performance and fleet readiness.

Investigate technical problems related to cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS/GNSS, compute units, sensors, connectivity modules, wiring, and autonomous driving hardware.

Execute structured diagnostic procedures to identify root causes of SDS hardware, software, and configuration issues.

Support advanced troubleshooting for autonomous vehicle faults that impact testing, commercial operations, or robotaxi fleet availability
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Escalate complex technical cases to engineering teams with clear findings and supporting documentation.

Hardware Support

Inspect, repair, replace, and validate SDS hardware components installed on autonomous vehicles.

Support installation and verification of cameras, LiDAR units, radar sensors, compute hardware, sensor mounts, antennas, and related components.

Confirm that autonomous driving hardware is correctly installed, secured, clean, functional, and ready for operation.

Collaborate with Senior Technicians on vehicle-level issues involving both standard automotive systems and SDS components.

Ensure all hardware work is completed according to strict safety, quality, and technical procedures.

Software Configuration & Updates

Perform software updates, configuration changes, and system validation checks for autonomous driving systems.

Execute defined software procedures using diagnostic tools, command-line tools, configuration files, or engineering-provided workflows.

Verify successful software installation and confirm that the SDS is operational before the vehicle returns to service.

Support troubleshooting of software-related issues affecting autonomous vehicle behavior, system communication, or operational readiness.

Maintain accurate records of software versions, configurations, updates, and validation results.

Sensor Calibration & Validation

Perform calibration and verification activities for autonomous vehicle sensors and self-driving system components.

Support calibration workflows involving cameras, LiDAR, radar, localization systems, and other perception-related hardware.

Validate that the self-driving system is functioning correctly after maintenance, software updates, hardware replacement, or vehicle service.

Assist engineering teams with data collection, calibration testing, and system performance verification.

Ensure autonomous vehicles meet technical readiness requirements before returning to robotaxi operations or on-road testing.

Engineering & Operations Support

Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for SDS-related technical issues.

Provide structured technical findings to engineering, fleet operations, and project teams.

Collaborate with AV Operations Leads to prioritize SDS-related repairs and reduce vehicle downtime.

Support incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and technical escalation processes.

Contribute to continuous improvement of troubleshooting workflows, calibration procedures, and operational documentation.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate records of diagnostics, repairs, software updates, hardware changes, and calibration activities.

Follow strict operational, safety, and technical procedures when working with autonomous driving systems.

Complete all required system validation checklists and technical reports.

Support compliance with internal quality standards, safety protocols, and customer requirements.

Ensure all SDS-related work is traceable, repeatable, and properly documented.

Requirements

Essential

Minimum 3+ years of experience in automotive electronics, diagnostics, embedded systems, robotics, technical support, or complex technical systems.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

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