Planning & Control Manager

Engineering Manager – Behavior Planning and Control

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for an Engineering Manager – Behavior Planning and Control for Autonomous Driving at our Superior Township, Michigan facility:

The Autonomous Driving Software (ADS) team in Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an engineering team that focuses on improving performance and expanding ADAS/AD features and services of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles for the North American (NA) market. The team’s key roles and responsibilities are:

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage and grow a team of talented engineers leading the design, implementation and integration of new N.A region specific ADAS/AD features, fostering technical excellence and career growth
• Translate product requirements and real-world use cases into scalable planning and control architectures.
• Collaborate daily and cross-functionally with perception and data teams to ensure seamless integration and robust real-world performance
• Interface with technical experts from the Autonomous Driving (AD) Center in South Korea to strengthen existing collaborative relationship with our HQ partner teams and align on roadmaps
• Develop strategic partnerships with universities and startups for advanced research of new algorithms or frameworks for autonomous driving applications
• Manage supplier relationships and outsourcing activities with third party companies for existing and new projects
• Interface regularly with partner departments (e.g HR, finance) for headcount management, budget management, department roadmap planning etc.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• B.S or M.S in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of practical / industry experience, preferably in motion planning, controls or decision-making algorithms for autonomous systems
• 1+ years of industry experience managing small engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of lateral and longitudinal vehicle dynamics, planning algorithms, and control theory
• Proficiency in Python, C++ and ROS
• Project management experience, particularly in an agile setting (e.g Kanban)
• Excellent communication and people skills, able to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic team

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
• 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
• Competitive Salaries
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours

OTHER DETAILS

• Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRM Federal contractor.
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.