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Senior System Design Engineer

Cepton is one of the world’s leading state-of-the-art, intelligent, lidar-based solutions for a range of markets such as automotive (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces and smart industrial applications. Cepton’s…

Location
San Jose, CA
Company size
87–87
Posted
2y ago
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Senior System Design Engineer - Cepton

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Job Title
Senior System Design Engineer
Job Location
San Jose, CA
Job Description
CEPTON (Nasdaq: CPTN), a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a seasoned Senior System Design Engineer who is passionate about solving challenges to join us. Partnering closely with our brilliant functional R&D teams, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional, collaborative work environment with design and mechanical subsystems and overall packaging for LiDAR product development. as well as support new product introductions to high-volume manufacturing processes for automotive and non-automotive customers.
Here at CEPTON, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn more than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of only seeking conventional wisdom; we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology, together with opportunities to work with strong industry leaders.
What You Will Do:
  • Develop LiDAR system and subsystem requirements and specs.
  • Develop the system design concept and provide the system/subsystem error budget and tradeoff analysis.
  • Leading and driving cross-function teams to integrate and characterize system and module-level prototypes and being highly efficient at system issue debugging and root cause partition.
  • Responsible for systematic data collection with a well-defined testing plan and data processing and analysis to drive critical insight and accurate conclusions.
  • Who You Are:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. or equivalent in the fields of optics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics. New graduates are also welcome to apply.
  • Familiar with scientific analysis and generic SW tools such as Matlab, Python, etc.
  • Good experience and mindset for solving complex technical problems in the fields of sophisticated instruments, sensors, optical systems, electronics systems, and mechanical systems. Able to define objectives clearly and systematically conduct system-level analysis, experiments, and data analysis.
  • In-depth understanding of optical imaging systems and a good hands-on skillset in optical system alignment, characterization, and validation.
  • A good understanding of circuitry theory, hands-on troubleshooting experience in high-speed mixed-signal electronics, and a good understanding of mechanical systems with stack-up error analysis and servo system understanding are big pluses.
  • Has strong problem-solving ability and is able to provide technical leadership as needed.
  • A good and reliable team player with strong communication skills. Self-motivated, continually striving for excellence, and can thrive under pressure.
  • What We Will Offer:
  • Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Valley.
  • Competitive compensation package, including stock.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Bonus program eligibility.
  • 401k, FSA, or HSA.
  • Location:
  • Cepton Headquarters – San Jose, CA.
  • Some local on-site visits to key customers.
  • Travel to regional customer sites and support trade shows and conferences if needed.

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    Where this role is based

    San Jose, CA

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    Cepton Headquarters Location

    San Jose, CA

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    Cepton Company Size

    Between 87 - 87 employees

    Cepton Founded Year

    2016

    Cepton Total Amount Raised

    $379,500,000

    Cepton Funding Rounds

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    • Post Ipo Equity

      $100M

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $100M

    • Post Ipo Debt

      $25M

    • Post Ipo Debt

      $25M

    • IPO

      Unknown

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $158.5M

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $158.5M

    • IPO

      Unknown

    • Series C

      $53M

    • Series C

      $53M

    • Series B

      $35M

    • Series B

      $35M

    • Series A

      $8M

    • Series A

      $8M