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About the role
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
Willingness to support occasional travel to support teammates with integration and testing
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
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