Staff Sensor Validation & Characterization Engineer

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