GNC Hardware Test Engineer - Sensor & Embedded Systems

Xona; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona in Burlingame, California, is seeking an engineer to build and maintain test jigs for sensor performance evaluation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in hardware testing and sensor integration, as well as familiarity with various communication interfaces.

Applicants should possess a BS or MS in a relevant engineering discipline and be proficient in scripting with Python, MATLAB, or C++. This position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic lab environment with advanced navigation technologies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with hardware testing and sensor integration.
• Familiarity with navigation or attitude sensors.
• Experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and C++ for test scripting.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software interface issues.
• Strong hands-on engineering mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain test jigs to evaluate GNC sensor performance.
• Integrate and test various sensors.
• Develop and debug sensor communication over interfaces.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop test setups for GNC software.
• Design fixtures and test equipment using 3D printing.
• Write scripts and test tools in Python, MATLAB, and C++.

Skills

Hardware testing

Sensor integration

Embedded systems

Robotics

Communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

BS or MS in Computer Engineering

BS or MS in Robotics

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Pixhawk

CAD software

Job description

Xona in Burlingame, California, is seeking an engineer to build and maintain test jigs for sensor performance evaluation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in hardware testing and sensor integration, as well as familiarity with various communication interfaces.

Applicants should possess a BS or MS in a relevant engineering discipline and be proficient in scripting with Python, MATLAB, or C++. This position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic lab environment with advanced navigation technologies.