Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, Imaging & Sensing Systems

Rhoda AI; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoda AI is building generalist robotic perception at scale in Mountain View, CA. We seek an electrical engineering leader to architect imaging subsystems, select cameras and sensors, and own the camera signal chain and ISP tuning.

You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, ML, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to push designs from prototype to mass production. The role emphasizes hands-on lab validation, systems integration, and mentoring engineers, with a focus on delivering robust

Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical/sensor subsystems for shipping products.
• Deep knowledge of CMOS sensors, imaging optics, and ISP tuning.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end imaging and sensing subsystems meeting performance targets.
• Drive camera and sensor selection across CMOS, ToF, mmWave, LiDAR, and thermal modules.
• Own camera signal chain, including ISP tuning and RAW/RGB pipelines.
• Lead sensor fusion hardware design for perception workloads.
• Define lighting strategies for active and passive imaging.
• Specify and review schematics, layouts, and BOMs; ensure EMI/EMC compliance.
• Develop characterization plans with lab measurements and qualification methods.
• Collaborate with firmware/embedded, CV/ML, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Mentor engineers; represent EE in architectural decisions.
• Engage with external vendors to evaluate roadmaps and resolve issues.

Skills

CMOS imaging systems

ISP tuning

Sensor fusion

Camera interfaces (MIPI CSI-2)

System-level architecture

Lab debugging

Cross-functional leadership

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

MIPI CSI-2

D-PHY

C-PHY

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

PCB/layout review tools

Job description

Rhoda AI is building generalist robotic perception at scale in Mountain View, CA. We seek an electrical engineering leader to architect imaging subsystems, select cameras and sensors, and own the camera signal chain and ISP tuning.

You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, ML, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to push designs from prototype to mass production. The role emphasizes hands-on lab validation, systems integration, and mentoring engineers, with a focus on delivering robust