Senior Staff Sensor Integration Engineer (R6392)

Team: X-BAT Engineering - Software

Location: Seattle, Washington

Commitment: Full Time Employee

Workplace Type: onsite

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

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

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

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