Sr. Sensor Engineer (SafePointe, Weapons Detection)
SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter)Highlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years in sensor, signal chain, or embedded systems engineering (product-focused, hands-on).
- Strong fundamentals in low-noise measurement, ADC/DAQ systems, and practical signal processing.
- Hands-on experience with analog front ends (AFE), filtering, grounding/shielding, and noise/EMI mitigation.
- Proficiency in C/C++ (embedded) and Python (tooling/data/test automation).
- Experience with SPI/I2C, hardware bring-up, and debugging mixed hardware/software issues.
- Comfort working directly with electronics boards for bench testing, bring-up, probing, connectorization/rework as needed, and hands-on debugging.
- Ability to read schematics/datasheets and translate requirements into measurable specs.
- Experience with magnetic sensing, gradiometry, EMI/EMC mitigation, and calibration under real-world interference.
- Embedded Linux experience (drivers, system services, data pipelines), NVIDIA edge platforms a plus.
- Experience building manufacturing tests and production calibration processes.
- Familiarity with Yocto, Docker, and modern CI/test practices.
- Experience supporting fielded systems (debugging, instrumentation, reliability improvements).
Benefits
- Hybrid workplace with a minimum of 3 days in-office for employees living within 50 miles of office locations.
- Equal employment opportunities and a drug-free workplace policy.
SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) is a leading public safety technology company that combines transformative solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement and civic leadership. We are trusted by more than 250 customers and 2,000 agencies to drive more efficient, effective, and equitable public safety outcomes, making communities healthier. Our SafetySmart™ platform includes ShotSpotter®, the leading acoustic gunshot detection system, CrimeTracer™, the foremost law enforcement search engine, CaseBuilder™, a one-stop investigation management system, and ResourceRouter™, software that directs patrol and community anti-violence resources to help maximize their impact. SoundThinking has been designated a Great Place to Work® Company.