Overview

TalentReach is hiring on behalf of an innovative technology company developing advanced simulation software used to validate autonomous and intelligent systems. We are seeking a Senior Sensor Simulation Engineer to lead the development of highly accurate sensor models that help bridge the gap between virtual testing and real-world performance.

This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who combines deep expertise in sensor physics with strong C++ software engineering skills. You will influence technical strategy, develop next-generation simulation capabilities, and work closely with engineering, product, and research teams to advance state-of-the-art sensor modeling.

Location

Remote (North America)

What You'll Do

• •Lead the technical direction for next-generation sensor simulation capabilities with a focus on radar systems
• •Design, develop, and validate high-fidelity sensor models using modern C++
• •Develop simulation models for radar phenomena including RF propagation, Doppler effects, multipath behavior, antenna characteristics, and environmental interactions
• •Contribute to simulation capabilities across additional sensing technologies such as LiDAR, thermal imaging, and electro-optical systems
• •Establish validation methodologies that compare simulation output against measured sensor data
• •Analyze model performance and continuously improve simulation fidelity using quantitative metrics
• •Model challenging environmental conditions including weather, visibility, and complex operating scenarios
• •Collaborate with perception, machine learning, and software engineering teams to improve simulation realism and product capabilities
• •Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers working on sensor simulation technologies
• •Research emerging technologies, scientific literature, and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate innovation
• •Partner with product and engineering leadership to define long-term technical strategy and product direction

Required Qualifications

• •Strong background in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline
• •Professional experience developing sensor simulation, computational physics, or scientific software
• •Deep expertise in radar systems, RF propagation, signal processing, or electromagnetic modeling
• •Strong understanding of one or more sensing modalities including radar, LiDAR, thermal imaging, or electro-optical systems
• •Experience validating simulation or computational models against real-world measurement data
• •Strong C++ software engineering skills with experience developing performance-sensitive applications
• •Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to influence architectural and technical direction
• •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• •Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, research, and product teams

Preferred Qualifications

• •Experience developing low-level radar simulation or signal processing models
• •Background in thermal imaging, infrared sensing, or radiometric modeling
• •Experience building commercial simulation software or sensor modeling platforms
• •Experience with real-time rendering engines or graphics pipelines
• •Experience with GPU computing, ray tracing, or high-performance simulation
• •Background in autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, or advanced sensing technologies
• •Experience using Python for scientific computing, automation, or tooling

Core Technologies

• •Modern C++
• •Python
• •Radar and RF modeling
• •GPU computing and ray tracing
• •Real-time simulation and rendering
• •Git and CI/CD workflows

Compensation

• •Base Salary: $155,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience
• •Fully remote opportunity within North America
• •Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• •High-impact role influencing next-generation simulation technology