SoundThinking · 2 days ago
Sr. Engineering Scientist (Physics Modeling & Magnetic Simulation)
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSoundThinking is developing an advanced magnetic field sensor package for weapons detection. They seek an Engineering Scientist with expertise in physics-based modeling and simulation to drive forward and inverse modeling tools, generate synthetic data, and support rapid hardware prototyping.
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Responsibilities
Develop and extend physics-based forward modeling code for magnetic field simulations
Design and implement magnetic moment source models for synthetic data generation
Co-develop Python-based simulation APIs and supporting data structures
Characterize source magnetic moments through laboratory measurements
Translate empirical data into software class instances and compute synthetic magnetic field models at various sensor locations
Apply frequency-dependent calibrations to time-series data
Validate models by comparing synthetic outputs with experimental, lab, and field data; recommend software refinements to improve fidelity
Derive sensor sensitivity and noise-level requirements from model insights
Co-develop data inversion workflows to constrain magnetic moment models to fit observed data
Collaborate with engineering, data science, and product development teams
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience; equivalent experience considered)
3+ years of scientific programming experience (Python preferred)
Strong foundation in magnetics, electromagnetics, and magnetometry; and time-series analysis
Hands-on laboratory skills for magnetic characterization
Experience developing software in a collaborative team environment
Ability to translate lab measurements into software models
Preferred
Experience with inverse modeling (numerical optimization) techniques
Familiarity with sensor system development and signal processing
Background in statistical methods for model validation
Experience with simulation frameworks or computational electromagnetics tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS Maxwell, or custom solvers)
Demonstrated ability to reconcile synthetic data with noisy laboratory/field data
Proficiency with GitHub, code review practices, and repository management
Experience communicating technical results to multi-disciplinary teams and non-technical stakeholders
Company
SoundThinking
SoundThinking, Inc.
201-500 employees
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