Sensor Analyst Job in Rockville 20850, Maryland US

Do you always have the answer to “How does that work?” AND “How can I make it better?”  Are you a mathematical wizard who dreams in statistics, kinematics, quaternion calculus and linear algebra?  Join our Freespace Motion Solutions team to work with the latest MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and combined sensor fusion devices.  Devote time to hardware qualification; research of new sensor technology; maximization of sensor performance; and statistical analysis of large data sets.   Send resume and statement of interest  noting PG8 – Sensor Analyst in the subject line.   

 

Freespace Motion Solutions use low cost, off the shelf MEMS sensors combined with adaptive signal processing and advanced situational awareness algorithms to create a high performance system. The Sensor Analyst will use an in-depth understanding of individual sensor systems to maximize performance beyond original product specifications. The Analyst will also have the chance to work with the latest MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and combined sensor fusion devices. The ability to adapt quickly to market changes and address engineering challenges in innovative ways is a must.

 

Responsibilities include hardware qualification, research of new sensor technology, software tool development, and statistical analysis of large data sets.  The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set in mathematics and programming and a strong desire to learn.

 

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Hillcrest Labs is a worldwide leader in motion control technology and has a leading motion control patent portfolio.  Hillcrest Labs sells and licenses its Freespace®, motion control technology for use in a wide range of consumer devices including remote controls and game controllers for Smart TVs, streaming media players, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, PCs, and tablets. Companies that have licensed Hillcrest Labs’ technology for use in their products include: Eastman Kodak, LG Electronics, Logitech, Roku, SMK, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Universal Electronics (UEI), and others.  For consumers, Hillcrest Labs also offers the Kylo® browser, a free Web browser for TV.  Based in Rockville, Maryland, Hillcrest Labs was founded in 2001 and the company is funded by NEA, AllianceBernstein, Columbia Capital, and Grotech Ventures.  For additional information, visit www.hillcrestlabs.com .

 

Hillcrest Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer