Sensor Systems Engineer

Title: Sensor Systems Engineer

Job Type: Contract (W2 Only)

Contract Length: 6+ months

Pay Range: $80 - $85/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid - Foster City, CA

Our client, a leader in Automotive Technology, is looking for a skilled Sensor Systems Engineer to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This project involves improving the requirement traceability of the existing sensor architecture and defining top‑down requirements to guide investigation into the next generation sensor architecture. This is a high‑impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

• Identify, define, and analyze bounding use cases and challenging scenarios for the autonomous driving system.
• Develop and document nominal system requirements for the autonomy sensor suite (including cameras, radar, and lidar) based on detailed analysis.
• Perform trade studies and analysis to evaluate different system architectures and sensor configurations against known requirements.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to ensure that the system design meets all documented requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and present findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, requirements analysis, or a similar role in the autonomous vehicle, aerospace, or robotics industry.
• Deep expertise in defining and analyzing complex systems and scenarios, combined with a strong understanding of sensor technologies, including cameras, radar, and lidar. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Experience using Python or other high‑level languages (e.g., Matlab) for analysis.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.

• Familiarity with state‑of‑the‑art perception and planning algorithms.
• Experience with SQL and Git.

W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)