Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer – 60 GHz mmWave Radar

Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer – 60 GHz mmWave RadarLocation: Carlsbad, CAEmployment Type: Direct Hire / Full-TimeWork Arrangement: Hands-on hybrid position; approximately 4 days per week onsite, with flexibility based on lab and testing requirementsCompensation: Base compensation is being finalized; current market data suggests approximately $160K–$185K, with potential flexibility for the right candidateBonus: 20% target annual bonus, paid semi-annuallyEquity: Approximately $30K–$40K/year in RSUs, vesting annually over four years

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SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer with strong 60 GHz mmWave radar expertise to help develop the next generation of intelligent motion-sensing technology for smart security products.In this role, you will play a key part in building radar capabilities from the ground up, helping establish the testing methodologies, tools, infrastructure, and technical foundation that can ultimately support multiple products across the organization. The technology is designed to move beyond traditional PIR-based motion detection by providing richer information about an object's distance, direction, size, location, and movement, enabling devices to make smarter decisions about when activity should trigger recording.This is an opportunity for someone who wants significant technical ownership. You will serve as a key internal radar resource while working closely with Hardware, Firmware, ODM partners, technology vendors, and other engineering teams to characterize performance, solve complex sensing challenges, optimize real-world detection, and evaluate technologies for future products.While radar will be the primary focus, this is intentionally broader than a narrowly specialized Radar Engineer position. The ideal candidate brings strong radar expertise along with a general electrical/hardware engineering foundation and is comfortable contributing to other sensors, detectors, and hardware initiatives as needed.
What You'll DoCharacterize and optimize 60 GHz mmWave radar and motion-sensing performance across a variety of products, environments, and real-world use casesEvaluate and improve detection range, field of view, angular and range accuracy, tracking performance, and true/false-positive performanceHelp build the company's radar functionality, testing infrastructure, tools, and methodologies from the ground upTune radar detection and tracking parameters using real-world test data to achieve product performance targetsInvestigate challenging sensing edge cases and determine how to improve detection accuracy while balancing battery life and overall product performanceDiagnose complex engineering issues using a scientific, data-driven approach and drive issues to definitive root causeParticipate in defining and updating sensing-system metrics that translate technical performance into meaningful customer improvementsDevelop repeatable, reproducible, and automated measurement methods, tools, and equipment to enable comprehensive validation on aggressive development schedulesWork across hardware and firmware to troubleshoot timing, GPIO-level, sensor, and system-performance issuesPartner cross-functionally with Firmware, ODM partners, technology suppliers, and other engineering teams to resolve issues and improve performanceWork directly with third-party technology vendors to optimize device configurations and algorithms for specific product use casesAnalyze and visualize test data using PythonPrepare clear technical reports, plots, graphs, result tables, presentations, and recommendationsSupport engineering factory builds through performance validation, yield optimization, and failure-analysis coordinationEvaluate radar and other motion-sensing technologies for future product applicationsCollaborate with Compliance teams to ensure sensing technologies meet applicable requirementsContribute to broader electrical engineering and hardware initiatives when needed
What You BringBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or MSEE)Approximately 5+ years of relevant industry experience preferredStrong hands-on experience with 60 GHz mmWave radar or closely related short-range/wide-angle commercial radar technologyWorking knowledge of radar fundamentals, including range, velocity and angle resolution, point-cloud outputs, and trackingHands-on experience tuning detection and tracking parameters against real-world test dataExperience optimizing performance metrics such as detection range, detection accuracy, and false-positive/false-negative ratesStrong understanding of the hardware side of radar systems, including how signals are generated, transmitted, received, and integrated at the device levelGeneral electrical/hardware engineering knowledge with the ability to work with circuits, boards, sensors, and related hardwareAbility to work across hardware and firmware, including debugging timing and GPIO-level issuesExperience working directly with third-party technology vendors to optimize device configurations or algorithmsExperience using Python for data analysis and visualizationStrong testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause-analysis capabilitiesAbility to independently navigate a cross-functional hardware-development organization and collaborate with multiple engineering disciplinesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendationsSelf-starter who is curious, resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, and capable of independently overcoming technical roadblocksAbility to work onsite in Carlsbad approximately 4 days per week to support hands-on hardware testing and measurementsCandidates with strong radar development and validation experience may be considered even if they have not personally taken a radar-enabled product all the way through commercial production.
Bonus Points If You HaveExperience with automotive radar, autonomous vehicles, or in-cabin sensingExperience with short-range, wide-angle radar applicationsExperience integrating commercial mmWave radar solutions into shipping consumer productsHands-on experience with third-party commercial radar SDKs, including device configuration, parameter tuning, and extracting detection or point-cloud dataExperience with Passive Infrared (PIR) sensorsBroader electrical engineering experience involving circuit design, board-level hardware, sensor integration, or hardware validationExperience with consumer electronics or other high-volume connected hardware productsExperience supporting engineering factory builds, manufacturing validation, yield optimization, or failure analysis
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