Senior Engineer, Lidar Characterization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments to characterize key lidar performance metrics (e.g., range accuracy, precision, reflectivity response, resolution, noise characteristics, calibration stability).
• Develop automated test systems and analysis pipelines for efficient system and component evaluation and calibration.
• Conduct laboratory and field tests to simulate real-world operating conditions.
• Analyze large datasets and extract insights to drive sensor improvements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, perception, and manufacturing teams.
• Define test plans and acceptance criteria for new sensor designs and production units.
• Support root cause analysis for sensor anomalies or performance degradation.
• Document methods, results, and best practices for internal and external use.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ year of experience with lidar, optical sensors, or similar hardware characterization.
• Strong understanding of 3D sensing principles.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrometers, laser systems).
• Familiarity with signal processing, calibration techniques, and sensor modeling.
• Experience interacting with databases (SQL, Postgres) for managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team setting.
• Ability to prepare and deliver reports and presentations.