Sensor Engineer

Rosenxt

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of applied mathematics and physics related to sensor technologies
  • Proficient in Python for engineering and data analysis
  • Familiarity with machine learning and computer vision in industrial settings
  • Practical experience in image data treatments
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with measurement instruments
  • Knowledge of CAD and simulation software
  • Strong problem-solving, self-motivation, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Design and create sensor prototypes for non-destructive testing using various technologies
  • Automate data acquisition and processing with Python
  • Evaluate sensor performance and gather customer feedback
  • Define project requirements and architecture during the initiation phase
  • Produce and deliver technical documents and stakeholder presentations
  • Collaborate with engineers across disciplines for system integrations
  • Support innovation tracking and intellectual property efforts

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching up to 5%, immediately vested
  • Generous health benefits with medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible work hours including half-days on Fridays
  • Work-life balance with immediate vacation and PTO
  • Travel opportunities to collaborate with international teams
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
  • Employee assistance program and parental leave
Full Job Description
Rosenxt USA seeks to add a:
Sensor Engineer

Location:
San Luis Obispo

Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement sensor prototypes for non-destructive testing applications using acoustic, ultrasonic, and other measurement technologies, including the development of associated signal processing algorithms.
  • Implement and automate data acquisition, processing and analysis (e.g., using Python scripts)
  • Evaluate sensor performance in laboratory and field conditions to enable early customer feedback
  • Contribute to project initiation by defining requirements, architecture, and effort estimates
  • Deliver technical documentation, support, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software engineers to integrate sensor solutions into larger systems
  • Work closely with global teams to improve products and system capabilities
  • Support intellectual property activities as well as innovation and know-how tracking
  • Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting when needed


Requirements:
  • Strong foundation in applied mathematics, including linear algebra, numerical methods and optimization, paired with basic physics knowledge of associated sensor technologies
  • Proficiency in Python for solving engineering and data analysis tasks
  • Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning methods in industrial applications
  • Practical experience in image data acquisition, preprocessing, and cleaning
  • Knowledge of development and product-related standards and their practical implementation
  • Basic understanding of professional software development processes and tools
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
  • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, Abaqus)
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with instruments such as oscilloscopes and multimeters


Desirable Skills:
  • Rapid prototyping and design for 3D printing
  • Development of web applications and user interfaces for prototype and laboratory use
  • Deployment of applications to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure)
  • Electronics prototyping, including protoboard assembly and basic circuit design
  • Embedded software prototyping in C/C++, Arduino, ESP32, and FreeRTOS
  • Experience with embedded Linux environments
  • Research skills


Education/Experience:
  • University degree in physics, mechatronics or mechanical engineering, or similar fields
  • 1-3 years relevant work experience in industry or internship
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self-motivation, and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with various physical and electrical concepts: kinematics, wave mechanics, electromagnetism
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis or other numerical methods
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Matlab or Python


Our Offer:

Rosenxt offers an exceptional working environment, salary commensurate with experience and incredible benefits package.

Benefits include:
  • 401(k) matching up to 5%, immediately vested
  • Generous health benefits, effective immediately
  • Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Flexible work schedule (Friday half-days off)
  • Incredible work-life balance and flexibility
  • Immediate Vacation time available, Holidays, Paid Time Off
  • Travel to Europe to work with Rosenxt colleagues
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

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