Automotive HMI (HMI) Designer

Title: Automotive HMI Designer
Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid-minimum 3 days per week in office)
Duration: 6+ months
Pay Rate: $80-90/hr 

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Human Machine Interaction Designer specialized in creating intuitive interfaces for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and automated driving. The candidate should possess experience in complex automation systems design with a strong understanding of automotive human factors requirements and design documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional environment to ensure HMI solutions are well integrated with the AD/ADAS perception and behavior functionality
• Design and develop user interfaces for ADAS and automated driving systems, ensuring they are intuitive and user-friendly and in compliance with automotive relevant regulations for instrument cluster and display interfaces. (e.g. ISO26262, ISO 15008, UNR171, UL4600, FMVSS, etc.)
• Perform information requirement analysis to determine essential data for interfaces and ensure these requirements are met in the design.
• Translate complex technical requirements into accessible design solutions to enhance user experience and functionality.
• Document design processes, maintain clear specifications, and ensure effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure all interfaces comply with automotive regulations and standards for HMI in automated driving systems.
• Lead design projects from their conceptual phase to market launch, ensuring cohesive and effective designs.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in Interaction design role, ideally in the automotive industry
• Experience in information requirement analysis and interface design for complex automation systems, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of automotive and human factors requirements, with proven ability to apply these in practical design solutions.
• Proficiency in using 3D design tools like Maya or other industry equivalent, and 2D design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar software for creating sophisticated UI/UX designs.
• Familiarity with automotive regulations and industry standards regarding HMI for automated driving and ADAS.

Requirements Soft Skills Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent and direct communications skills
• Ability to prioritize and convey rationale for prioritization to other stakeholders
• Team player, must work well within a team environment

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Good understanding of the technologies and systems behind automotive interfaces, particularly concerning automated driving and ADAS.
• Experience in guiding design projects from conception to market, ensuring innovative solutions meet technical and user requirements.

BayOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. This job posting represents the general duties and requirements necessary to perform this position and is not an exhaustive statement of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise or alter this job description.