Senior Systems Engineer

Anellophotonics; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ANELLO Photonics is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a strong hardware foundation and expertise in navigation algorithms, sensor integration, and data‑driven analysis. The role is highly cross‑functional, spanning system design, algorithm development, debugging, field testing, and technical customer support to ensure the performance of inertial navigation systems in real‑world conditions.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams, design test plans, lead hands‑on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s with 5+ years.
• Proven success in customer-facing roles and ability to discuss technical topics with customers and partners.
• Hands-on hardware bring-up and debugging using scopes, analyzers, and meters.
• Experience with inertial sensors, GNSS, magnetometers, and related navigation tech.
• Strong knowledge of signal processing and Kalman filters; programming in Python/ MATLAB/ C++.
• Analytical mindset for solving multi-disciplinary problems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert supporting customers through system-level integration and evaluation.
• Design and execute test plans to characterize and verify system performance.
• Lead hands-on testing, demos, and performance evaluations in high pressure environments.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to drive improvements from data-driven analysis.
• Contribute to development, validation, and tuning of sensor models and navigation algorithms.
• Communicate findings, trade-offs, and performance metrics clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Signal processing

Kalman filters

Navigation algorithms

Control theory

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

About Anello Photonics:

ANELLO http://www.anellophotonics.com is a leading-edge technology company that has developed integrated photonic system-on-chip technology for next generation navigation devices. ANELLO's SIPHOG™ gyroscope is based on its patented photonic integrated circuit technology. Our devices are higher performance, much smaller in size and weight, at a fraction of the cost of traditional gyros used in industrial-grade, aerospace, and military applications. ANELLO products provide low-cost, reliable, and precision navigation and positioning across all autonomous applications. ANELLO has a growing list of market-leading customers in mining, construction, farming, unmanned aerial and marine vehicles, as well as a variety of applications within defense and national security segments.

Job Summary:

We are seeking aSenior Systems Engineerwith a strong hardware foundation and expertise in navigation algorithms, signal processing, and sensor integration. The ideal candidate is technically rigorous and highly effective in customer-facing settings – able to translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders. This is a highly cross-functional role that blends system-level design, algorithm development, debugging, field testing, and technical customer support. You will work closely with hardware, software, and product teams to ensure the performance and reliability of our inertial navigation systems in real-world conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical expert supporting customers through system-level integration and evaluation of ANELLO’s navigation products
• Design and execute test plans to characterize and verify system performance
• Lead hands-on testing, demos, and performance evaluations of navigation systems in high pressure environments
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to drive product improvements based on data-driven analysis and direct customer feedback
• Contribute to the development, validation, and tuning of sensor models and navigation algorithms
• Communicate technical findings, trade-offs, and performance metrics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven success in customer-facing roles—capable of building trust and navigating technical discussions with customers and partners
• Strong hands‑on skills in hardware bring‑up and debugging using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
• Experience working with inertial sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes), GNSS, magnetometers, and related navigation technologies
• Deep understanding of signal processing and control theory, including practical experience implementing and tuning Kalman filters
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for data analysis, modeling, and algorithm development
• An intuitive and analytical approach to identifying, debugging, and solving complex, multi‑disciplinary problems.

Additional Information:

• Travel up to 25% may be required for customer meetings, demos and field testing, and industry conferences
• Due to various contracts ANELLO works under affiliated with U.S. government, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. (U.S. citizenship or Perm Residence)
• If you're excited to work on cutting‑edge navigation systems and enjoy both technical deep dives and hands‑on problem solving, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please visit https://anellophotonics.com/careers