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Analog Devices · 2 weeks ago

Principal Robotic Sensor Engineer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $223K/yr

8+ years exp

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds. They are seeking a Principal Robotic Sensor Engineer with expertise in tactile sensing to lead the development of next-generation sensor hardware for AI and humanoid robots.

DSPElectronicsLightingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the architecture: Define tactile sensor system architecture (sensing principles, packaging, electronics, firmware interfaces, data pathways) and drive it through design reviews to production readiness

Invent and prototype: Design and iterate ADI’s multi-modal tactile sensors and associated electronics; rapidly prototype, characterize, and refine

Integrate on robot platforms: Embed sensors into dexterous hands; ensure mechanical, electrical, and software compatibility; enable low-latency, noise-robust data for dexterous manipulation

Build the signal chain: Specify/implement readout electronics (AFE, ADC, conditioning), calibration schemes, and synchronization/communication

Design for scale: Drive DFM/DFT and supplier engagement; select materials and processes for durability and manufacturability

Lead technically: Mentor engineers, set quality bars, de-risk unknowns, and maintain documentation (requirements, specs, CAD, schematics, test reports)

Collaborate cross-functionally and cross-organizationally: Partner with AI, robotics, EE, and firmware teams to close the loop from tactile signals to robot behavior; and with Robotic Business unit on product solution definition and productization

Continuously improve: Track the state of the art across tactile sensing and humanoid hands; evaluate and down-select against performance, cost, and reliability

Qualification

Tactile sensing expertiseRobotics hardware experience3D CAD designVolume manufacturing exposureTest & calibration skillsTechnical writingLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

8+ years building electromechanical sensor systems or robotics hardware in industry, with shipped prototypes/products and measurable impact

Hands-on design and characterization of tactile or related force/pressure sensors; clear understanding of modality trade-offs

Comfort across actuators, power, safety, real-time comms, and control loops; able to translate manipulation requirements into sensor specs

Volume manufacturing exposure (flex, thin-film stacks, injection molding, coatings) and supplier qualification

3D CAD and FEA for packaging/mechanics; EE fundamentals for low-noise analog front-ends, mixed-signal readout, grounding/shielding/EMI hygiene; bring-up and debug with scopes/DAQs

Experience building fixtures, defining metrics, data analysis in Python, and creating repeatable calibration flows

Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor peers, write crisp specs, and drive cross-functional alignment from requirements to acceptance tests

Excellent technical writing and presentation skills; ability to explain complex trade-offs to diverse audiences