Voyant Photonics
Sensor Verification & Characterization Engineer (LiDAR)
$120K–$160K
New York Office (HQ) · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in system or sensor test, verification, characterization, or early-stage technology derisking; exceptional candidates at other experience levels may be considered.
- Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; MS or PhD a plus.
About the job
Verifies and characterizes LiDAR sensor systems and subsystems, from early derisk experiments through production-oriented testing.
What you'll do
- Design and run verification, characterization, and derisk experiments; build and automate test benches.
- Compare measurements with simulation and analytical models, and troubleshoot system-level issues.
- Report findings and recommendations, collaborating with engineering teams from bring-up through production support.
What they ask for
- Hands-on lab equipment experience and demonstrated test-equipment automation.
- Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis.
- Experience designing experiments under uncertainty, including measurement uncertainty and conclusions from limited data.
- Must be able to work on-site.
Nice to have
- Experience with FMCW LiDAR, radar, or other optical/photonic sensing systems.
- Familiarity with C/C++ for embedded or test applications.
Pay
$120K – $160K USD base salary
Tools
Python, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, C/C++
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