Engineer, Advanced Engineering & Research

Contract Engineer, Advanced Engineering & Research

Isuzu Technical Center of America is seeking a Contract Engineer, Advanced Engineering & Research to join its operations in Plymouth, MI. The selected candidate will be placed with a preferred agency for employment.

Supports verification and validation of Level 4 autonomous driving technologies and robotic systems using state-of-the-art approaches and methodologies such as generative AI, vision-language-action models and world models. Works closely with Isuzu US and Japan teams, well-known external autonomous driving partner companies, and reputed research institutes on the validation and deployment of autonomous systems. Works at the intersection of vehicle engineering and cutting-edge autonomous technology within a collaborative and passionate environment.

Works with direction from manager and guidance from more senior staff.

30% - Collaborates with global ISUZU teams and research partnership to deploy generative AI and state-of-the-art methods to validate L4 autonomous driving technologies and robotic systems.

20% - Analyzes open source and on-road driving data and use data driven insights to enhance simulations.

20% - Supports simulation of edge case scenarios to test and validate AV systems.

20% - Participates in cross-functional discussions and contributes ideas toward improving safety and reliability of AV systems.

10% - Prepares and communicates findings and technical updates to internal and external research teams across the U.S. and Japan.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Manager, Autonomous Driving & MBD

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Data Science or related field

Minimum one (1) year of prior internship or project experience in AI, VLM, world models, data analysis, programming, or automotive systems

Foundational understanding of data analysis, statistics, or simulation

Basic knowledge of autonomous driving or vehicle safety systems is a plus

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong in Python, C++, or Java

Proficient with simulation and machine learning / reinforcement learning tools

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less. Requires occasional light lifting (5-25 lbs) and on rare occasions, heavy lifting (60 lbs). Must be able on rare occasions to bend, crawl, climb, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level in the performance of job duties.

Must be able to work in hot and cold weather extremes.