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Sensor Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Test Automation Engineer

Hood River, OR · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, brings Superhuman Vision and Workload ...

Test Automation Engineer

Hood River, OR · On-site

$48 - $63.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, brings Superhuman Vision and Workload ...

Hexagon, with ~24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of ~5.5bn EUR is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions that are putting data to work to boost efficiency ...

Robotics Tutor

Portland, OR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain sensor integration, PID control, gear ratios, and autonomous navigation while preparing students for robotics competitions, engineering coursework, and STEM career pathways.

Robotics Tutor

OR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain sensor integration, PID control, gear ratios, and autonomous navigation while preparing students for robotics competitions, engineering coursework, and STEM career pathways.

Robotics Tutor

Eugene, OR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain sensor integration, PID control, gear ratios, and autonomous navigation while preparing students for robotics competitions, engineering coursework, and STEM career pathways.

General Application

Hood River, OR · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, bringsSuperhuman VisionandWorkload ...

General Application

Hood River, OR · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, bringsSuperhuman VisionandWorkload ...

Network Platform Architect

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$70.50 - $94.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure the manageability solution supports operational needs: inventory, sensor/telemetry exposure, secure device identity, firmware lifecycle hooks, and platform compatibility constraints (including ...

Flight Acquisition Manager

Portland, OR · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Advise management on status and requirements for current and future aircraft and sensor solutions. * Ensure high levels of customer service to the company and its customers. * Establish and maintain ...

Petroleum Services Technician - Albany

Albany, OR

$22.25 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Service and test leak detection: sensor probes and floats, sensor wells, turbine sump sensors, and vapor monitoring; coordinate periodic third-party leak-detection testing and document per ...

Flight Acquisition Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Advise management on status and requirements for current and future aircraft and sensor solutions. * Ensure high levels of customer service to the company and its customers. * Establish and maintain ...

Petroleum Services Technician - Albany

Albany, OR · On-site

$22.25 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Service and test leak detection: sensor probes and floats, sensor wells, turbine sump sensors, and vapor monitoring; coordinate periodic third-party leak-detection testing and document per ...

OR

$141K - $242K/yr

You will design algorithms that seamlessly fuse data across a complex sensor suite to provide real-time, centimeter-accurate pose estimation, even in degraded or GPS-denied environments. You will ...

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How much do sensor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for sensor in Oregon is $31.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.43 and $36.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sensor?

A Sensor job typically involves working with sensor technologies to collect, analyze, and interpret data for various applications. This role may include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining sensors used in industries like automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring. Responsibilities often involve programming, signal processing, calibration, and integration with other systems. Sensor professionals may work as engineers, technicians, or researchers focused on improving accuracy and reliability. The job requires knowledge of electronics, physics, and data analysis tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sensor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sensor in an industrial or scientific setting, you need strong analytical and observational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with data collection or quality assessment methodologies. Typically, Sensors use specialized measuring instruments, data logging software, and may require certifications relevant to safety or technical standards. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help Sensors excel, especially when relaying findings or collaborating on process improvements. These skills are vital for ensuring accurate and reliable monitoring, supporting operational efficiency, and identifying potential issues promptly.

What are some common challenges sensors face on the job?

Sensors often work in environments where maintaining accuracy and consistency under time constraints can be a challenge, especially when multiple samples need to be analyzed quickly. Adapting to new technologies, processes, or strict regulatory standards may also require ongoing training and attention. Additionally, Sensors must remain vigilant for minor anomalies, as small errors can impact overall quality or safety. However, these challenges are balanced by established procedures, team support, and opportunities to develop specialized technical expertise over time.

What job categories do people searching Sensor jobs in Oregon look for?

The top searched job categories for Sensor jobs in Oregon are:

Infographic showing various Sensor job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,370 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Test Automation Engineer

Overwatch Imaging

Hood River, OR • On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

About Overwatch Imaging:
Overwatch Imaging is an imagery intelligence technology company working to bring sensor autonomy to time-critical airborne search, detection, tracking and monitoring missions. Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, brings Superhuman Vision and Workload Reduction to users of real-time imagery intelligence systems. We fundamentally believe that modern edge processing and AI-enabled autonomy can perform an important set of time-critical imagery intelligence missions better, faster and more safely than humans can alone.
Founded in 2016 in Hood River, Oregon, we support private sector companies as well as federal, state and local agencies around the world with missions ranging from wildfire mapping and disaster response to law enforcement, border security, maritime domain awareness and tactical intelligence.
About this Role:
Overwatch is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to own and evolve how we validate edge-deployed imaging systems across software, Jetson-based compute, and hardware-integrated sensor payloads-through automation, tooling, and AI-assisted testing.
What You'll Do:
End-to-End System Testing
  • Design and execute tests across UI, APIs, backend, and Jetson-based systems.
  • Translate customer issues into reproducible test cases.
  • Define expected behavior, tolerances, and failure conditions.
  • Identify edge cases and integration gaps.

Test Automation & Tooling
  • Build and maintain automated regression and integration tests.
  • Develop tools for:
  • Test orchestration and execution.
  • Log collection, parsing, and failure detection.
  • Test telemetry and reporting.
  • Expand coverage while reducing manual testing.
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines

Hardware Integration Validation
  • Validate software that runs on Jetson devices and interfaces with in-house smart-sensors and third-party payloads.
  • Reproduce and debug software ↔ hardware issues.
  • Turn integration failures into repeatable tests.
  • Maintain and support Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups.

Field Issue Troubleshooting
  • Investigate and reproduce customer-reported issues.
  • Build tools and workflows for faster debugging (logs, replay, diagnostics).
  • Feed findings back into automated test coverage.

AI-Assisted Testing
  • Apply AI where it improves validation:
  • UI testing (e.g., Playwright).
  • Log analysis and anomaly detection.
  • Evolve testing toward more adaptive, intelligent systems.

What Success Looks Like
  • Critical workflows are automated and continuously validated.
  • Integration issues are caught early and are reproducible.
  • Customer issues are faster to diagnose and resolve.
  • Testing scales with reduced manual effort.

Who You Are
  • 5+ years of experience in test automation and hardware/software validation
  • Experience with system, integration, or embedded testing.
  • Comfortable working with software deployed to edge hardware (Jetson devices or similar).
  • Strong systems thinking across software and hardware.
  • Experience building test automation, tools, or frameworks.
  • Proficient in Python and Linux environments.
  • Bonus: Experience with HIL testing, Playwright, or AI-assisted testing.

Summary
This role combines system-level testing, automation, and real-world debugging. You will build the infrastructure and workflows that ensure our software and hardware systems work reliably in the field.
What We Offer
  • Growth Opportunities: As a team member of a true startup, you will learn by doing and shape our future. The opportunities are limitless for those who want to grow their career.
  • Impact Opportunity: We work on missions that matter to keep people safe and make the world better, and we do it at the speed of a startup.
  • Late Start Wednesday: A weekly block to have focus time away from meetings and calls
  • Time Off: Generous unlimited PTO policy
  • Stock Options
  • Medical and Dental premiums 100% covered
  • 401K Matching

Overwatch Imaging is an equal opportunity workplace and makes employment decisions based on merit and business needs, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected personal characteristic.