Senior Engineer, Sensor Integration (R5128)

Team: X-BAT Engineering - Software

Location: United States, Dallas, Texas, Boston, MA

Commitment: Full Time Employee

Workplace Type: onsite

Job Description:

What you'll do:

Sensor Selection, Integration & Characterization 
Support sensor integration activities from specification through production 
Develop and execute sensor characterization and calibration procedures for IMUs, GNSS receivers, cameras, and other navigation sensors 
Contribute to sensor trade studies and selection processes 
Cross-Functional Collaboration 
Work closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering teams on:
Electrical interfaces, power distribution, and signal conditioning 
Mounting solutions, alignment, and thermal/vibration considerations 
Software interfaces, drivers, data acquisition, and calibration implementation 
Participate in design reviews across EE/ME/SW disciplines, providing interdisciplinary perspective and coordination 
Technical Contributions 
Develop and execute test plans for sensor performance characterization and validation 
Document sensor characteristics, trade studies, and integration requirements 
Develop or modify calibration scripts and data processing tools 
Support development of calibration procedures and tooling 
Debug issues spanning hardware-firmware-software boundaries 
Review and contribute to schematics, CAD models, and code as necessary 

Required qualifications:

Education & Experience 
BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field 
1-4 years of relevant experience (new grads with strong cross-functional internship/project experience will be considered) 
Demonstrated ability to work across at least two of: electrical, mechanical, software domains 
Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
Technical Skills 
Understanding of sensor measurement principles and error sources 
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings 
Basic proficiency in scripting or programming for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar) 
Familiarity with sensor communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.) 
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and sensor testing 
Cross-Functional Aptitude 
Comfortable learning and working outside primary discipline 
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers from different backgrounds 
Willingness to engage with hardware, firmware, and software aspects of sensor systems 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple domains 

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with navigation or localization sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras, altimeters, etc.) 
Exposure to sensor calibration or characterization activities 
Familiarity with embedded systems or real-time software 
Understanding of coordinate transformations or sensor fusion concepts 
Experience with automated testing or data acquisition systems 
Knowledge of aerospace environmental testing or standards 

Work environment:

Collaborative team environment working with EE, ME, and SW engineers 
Hands-on lab work combined with analysis and documentation 
Occasional travel for team and supplier coordination or testing support