Staff Sensor Validation & Characterization Engineer
Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Bangalore, India
Notice Period: Immediate Joiner or max 30days
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Sensor Validation & Characterization Engineer to lead the validation and characterization efforts for next-generation LiDAR sensing products. This is a highly technical, hands-on leadership role where you will drive critical sensor validation activities while providing technical direction across the entire validation lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Sensor Validation & Characterization
Own the end-to-end validation and characterization strategy for LiDAR sensor performance.
Define comprehensive test plans, validation methodologies, acceptance criteria, and traceability to system and component requirements.
Establish performance metrics and validation frameworks to support product development and release readiness.
Laboratory Testing & Measurement
Lead hands-on sensor characterization activities in laboratory environments.
Configure and operate test equipment and controlled test setups.
Execute performance measurements including:
Detection range
Accuracy and precision
Resolution
Reflectivity response
Velocity measurements
Latency and timing performance
Document, analyze, and communicate test results effectively.
Field Validation & Data Collection
Plan and execute real-world validation campaigns.
Design test scenarios and routes to evaluate sensor performance under varying operating conditions.
Support vehicle instrumentation and synchronized data acquisition.
Collect and analyze sensor data alongside reference systems for performance benchmarking.
Automation & Tool Development
Develop and enhance automated validation frameworks, test tools, and data acquisition systems.
Create scalable data processing pipelines and reporting tools.
Improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and coverage through automation.
Data Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
Analyze large-scale lab and field datasets to identify:
Performance trends
Failure modes
System regressions
Environmental sensitivities
Partner with hardware, firmware, optics, and algorithm teams to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Define validation interfaces and performance budgets with systems engineering teams.
Ensure validation results directly support specification compliance and product requirements.
Support design verification activities, release reviews, and customer validation requests with rigorous evidence and documentation.
Technical Leadership
Act as the technical focal point for validation and characterization activities.
Lead validation reviews, milestone assessments, and technical discussions.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers across multidisciplinary teams.
Drive technical decision-making and validation best practices.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
