Senior Perception Hardware Engineer: Sensor Calibration

apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Perception Hardware Engineer specializing in sensor calibration for our Apollo perception stack. You will own calibration architecture, develop intrinsic/extrinsic models, and ensure precise timing across sensors for robust autonomy.

You will design fixtures, write calibration algorithms, and build scalable factory processes, collaborating with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver repeatable, high-precision results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in perception hardware, computer vision, or robotics, focusing on sensor calibration.
• Deep understanding of 3D geometry, SE(3), quaternions, and non-linear optimization.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with OpenCV and PCL.
• Hands-on experience with optical components, LiDAR, and MEMS IMUs.
• Ability to translate autonomy requirements into calibrations and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Define intrinsic models for optical and inertial sensors.
• Develop extrinsic sensor-to-base transformations.
• Implement sub-microsecond timing synchronization with PTP/PPS.
• Build automated calibration pipelines for EOL and in-field use.
• Establish data-tracking to monitor fleet-wide calibration health.

Skills

Perception hardware

Robotics

Computer vision

Sensor calibration

Python

C++

OpenCV

PCL

Ceres Solver

g2o

Education

MS/PhD in Robotics or related

Tools

OpenCV

PCL

Ceres Solver

g2o

Job description

Apptronik in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Perception Hardware Engineer specializing in sensor calibration for our Apollo perception stack. You will own calibration architecture, develop intrinsic/extrinsic models, and ensure precise timing across sensors for robust autonomy.

You will design fixtures, write calibration algorithms, and build scalable factory processes, collaborating with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver repeatable, high-precision results.