Safran

Image Sensor Hardware Applications Engineer

Safran$85K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 2-3 years of hands-on engineering experience, preferably in technical customer support.
  • Familiarity with image sensors and processing techniques.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in Python and knowledge of an additional object-oriented language.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting experience with electronics and firmware.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with customers to set up hardware and resolve technical issues.
  • Develop technical documentation and support materials to aid customers.
  • Create example code showcasing camera features.
  • Define requirements and testing procedures for new product features.
  • Evaluate new sensor features under varying conditions.
  • Assist the sales team by understanding and addressing customer needs.
  • Conduct technical demonstrations both in-person and online.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Safran DSI Business Unit: Attollo Engineering

POSITION PROFILE:

The Applications Engineer serves as the primary technical resource for customers, providing expert support for embedded hardware products by assisting with system setup, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. This role develops technical documentation, user guides, application notes, example code, and demonstration materials to enhance the customer experience and reduce support requests. The Applications Engineer collaborates with engineering teams to define requirements, develop test procedures, and evaluate new product features and sensor capabilities under a variety of operating conditions. Working closely with Sales, this position identifies customer needs, delivers technical presentations and product demonstrations, and clearly communicates product capabilities, specifications, and measurement techniques to customers with varying levels of technical expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with customers to set up hardware products, diagnose, and resolve common technical issues at an embedded system level.
  • Develop user guides, application notes, helper scripts, and demonstration materials to streamline support requests.
  • Create and maintain example code demonstrating the utilization of camera features and functions.
  • Develop requirements and testing procedures for new product features.
  • Test and evaluate new sensor features under diverse operating conditions.
  • Work closely with the sales team to understand customer needs and offer tailored technical support.
  • Conduct technical demonstrations in-person and via platforms like Microsoft Teams.
  • Effectively communicate product specifications and measurement techniques to customers with varying technical expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in an engineering role with hands-on hardware experience, preferably within a technical customer support or applications engineering function.
  • Familiarity with image sensors and processing techniques.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with Python; familiarity with at least one additional object-oriented programming language is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronics, firmware, and hardware.
  • Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.


IDEALLY, YOU'LL ALSO HAVE:
  • Strong analytical abilities, including troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and printed circuit board layouts.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience working with both Windows and Linux environments.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware and software tools.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high efficiency and productivity. Experience working in an ITAR environment
  • Experience working in an ITAR enviroment


SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$120,000 annual salary, plus participation in management performance bonus plan.

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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