Perception Hardware Engineer

Overview

Integrate radar, lidar, and communication sensors into autonomous vessels from design to production.

Key Responsibilities

• system integration
• standards review
• manufacturing support
• component integration
• radar positioning
• shock analysis

Tasks

-Focus on integration development for the entire vehicle, not on sensor development. -Investigate and reference applicable standards to inform requirements. -Take ownership of the integration process and support manufacturing and production. -Integrate individual components such as radar systems, lidar systems, and communication systems into autonomous vessels. -Work closely with the software and opto-mechanical teams to understand and meet hardware requirements. -Position radar systems to meet the requirements of autonomy and perception. -Conduct shock and vibration tolerance analysis.

Requirements

• rf
• cad
• radar
• lidar
• clearance
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Familiarity with RF systems and supporting full product lifecycle, including manufacturing. -Understanding of design cycles and documentation standards. -Proficiency in CAD modeling and creating CAD drawings. -Experience in the integration of radar, LIDAR, antenna, and satellite communication systems. -Ability to work in ambiguous environments and define own requirements. -5 years of experience in structural design, mechanical engineering, and design engineering. -Familiarize yourself with sensors and sensor requirements, focusing on structural design. -Clearance eligibility required -Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including software, electrical, and autonomy teams.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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