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Timken

Ensures that magnetic position sensor applications meet high-quality standards by overseeing testing and validation processes of prototypes and customer specific designs. Cross-Functional ...

The Timken Company

Ensures that magnetic position sensor applications meet high-quality standards by overseeing testing and validation processes of prototypes and customer specific designs. Cross-Functional ...

Apple

Motion Sensing System Architect

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$286K/yr

Experience in sensor placement optimization through modeling (FEA, magnetic/inertial simulation) within product-level constraints. Strong fundamentals in signal processing, probability, and ...

Apple

Motion Sensing System Architect

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$286K/yr

Experience in sensor placement optimization through modeling (FEA, magnetic/inertial simulation) within product-level constraints. Strong fundamentals in signal processing, probability, and ...

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What is the difference between Magnetic Sensor vs Proximity Sensor?

AspectMagnetic SensorProximity Sensor
Required CredentialsElectronics or electrical engineering background, certifications varyElectronics or electrical engineering background, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, automotive, consumer electronicsIndustrial, automotive, consumer electronics
Industry UsagePosition detection, current sensing, speed measurementObject detection, distance measurement, presence sensing

Both Magnetic Sensors and Proximity Sensors are used in similar industries and often require comparable technical skills. Magnetic Sensors detect magnetic fields for position or current sensing, while Proximity Sensors detect the presence or absence of objects without physical contact. Understanding their differences helps in selecting the right sensor for specific applications.

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Sensor Physics and Signal Processing Engineer

Gulfport, MS • On-site

University of Southern Mississippi
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Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary 
The Sensor Physics and Signal Processing Engineer conducts engineeringand applied physics research involving the development, implementation, andevaluation of signal processing techniques and physics-based sensing methodsfor autonomous underwater systems. The position develops and evaluatesacoustic, magnetic, and other sensing algorithms; characterizes sensorperformance; and investigates the effects of environmental and operationalconditions on sensing capabilities. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinaryresearch and engineering teams, the position supports the development, testing,and transition of advanced sensing technologies that improve autonomousperception and decision-making at the Center for Ocean Enterprise.
PrimaryJob Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Develops, implements, and evaluates signal processing algorithms for acoustic, magnetic, and other underwater sensing systems.
  2. Characterizes sensor performance and evaluates the effects of environmental and operational conditions on sensing capability, data quality, and detection performance.
  3. Develops detection, filtering, feature extraction, and sensor characterization techniques to support autonomous underwater sensing and perception.
  4. Collaborates with AI/ML, software, autonomy, and systems engineering researchers to integrate sensing algorithms into edge-deployable autonomous systems.
  5. Supports laboratory integration, simulation, pool testing, and open-water demonstrations involving autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced sensor payloads.
  6. Evaluates sensor performance through laboratory experiments, field-collected datasets, simulations, and modeling tools and documents findings through technical reports, publications, and presentations.
  7. Translates research findings into operational capabilities through the development, validation, and transition of sensing technologies for intelligent autonomous systems.
  8. Maintains knowledge of advances in underwater sensing, signal processing, and applied sensor physics and applies emerging methods to improve sensing performance in operational environments.

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