Senior Engineer, Sensor Integration (R5128)
Core
Select, characterize, calibrate, and integrate multi-modal navigation and localization sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras) for autonomous aircraft state estimation.
Role type
Senior Engineer, Sensor Integration (Hardware/Software/Mechanical)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft navigation systems (X-BAT)
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Sensor measurement principles, electrical schematics reading, mechanical drawings reading, scripting/programming (Python/MATLAB), sensor communication protocols (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN), lab equipment operation, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Navigation/localization sensor experience, sensor calibration/characterization, embedded systems, real-time software, coordinate transformations, sensor fusion, automated testing, aerospace environmental testing
Technologies
IMU, GNSS, Camera, Python, MATLAB, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN
Responsibilities
Support sensor integration from specification through production, develop and execute sensor characterization and calibration procedures, contribute to sensor trade studies and selection, work on electrical interfaces and signal conditioning, handle mounting solutions and thermal/vibration considerations, develop test plans for sensor validation, debug hardware-firmware-software boundary issues
Seniority
Mid-level (1-4 years), hands-on IC
