Sensor Validation Engineer

JOB TITLE:Sensor Validation EngineerLOCATION:Onsite in Sunnyvale only, 100% in-office (lab work)DURATION: 12 month contractPAY RANGE: $70 - $77/hrTOP 3 SKILLS:• 3+ years of experience in image sensor validation, with the ability to review and author formal validation plans and reports• Proficiency with data collection and analysis tools, including C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages• Experience with electrical and functional validation in a lab environment, including experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, sourcemeters, function generators, and multimetersCOMPANY:Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.Job Description:We are seeking a Sensor Test Engineer to contribute to sensor technology innovation, specifically in the development of AR/MR and other wearable devices. This individual will be responsible for validating analog/digital blocks for various sensors, including image sensors, dToF sensors, and ALS sensors. Additionally, they will support the building and upgrading of test stations/systems in our labs to accommodate validation of new emerging sensor technologies.Responsibilities• Work as part of the team to perform validation tests for image sensors and ALS sensors.• Collect and perform statistical analysis on test data to correlate it with performance metrics.• Support debugging, root cause analysis, and problem-solving efforts.• Support efforts to develop new imaging sensor test methodologies to evaluate sensor performance based on MR/AR/SG and other wearable applications.• Collaborate with the image sensor team, computer vision scientists, module/optical experts, and sensor architects to evaluate next-generation sensor technologies.• Support imaging sensor characterization/validation engineers in providing high-quality electrical/optical test infrastructure. Work with the team to identify ways to improve existing capabilities and add new ones.Minimum Qualifications• BS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline• 3+ years of experience in image sensor validation, with the ability to review and author formal validation plans and reports• Proficiency with data collection and analysis tools, including C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages• Experience with electrical and functional validation in a lab environment, including experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, sourcemeters, function generators, and multimeters• Experience with Optical Test Bench setup• Basic understanding of I2C/I3C/C-PHY/D-PHY MIPI protocols• Basic understanding of image sensor operation• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from complex datasets and present them at a high levelTop 3 must-have HARD skills:• Proficiency with data collection and analysis tools, including C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages• Experience with electrical and functional validation in a lab environment, including experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, sourcemeters, function generators, and multimeters• Basic understanding of image sensor operation• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from complex datasets and present them at a high levelGood to have skills:• BS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline• 3+ years of experience in image sensor validation, with the ability to review and author formal validation plans and reports- Analytical skillsPursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company D123 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21