Senior Systems Engineer - Magnetic and Inductive Sensor

Job Title

Senior Systems Engineer - Magnetic and Inductive Sensor

Role Summary

Senior Systems Engineer on the Inductive and Magnetic Position Sensor product line. Lead product definition, system-level modeling, and customer technical support to deliver position sensor solutions for automotive and industrial applications.

Experience Level

Senior level. The role requires 5+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining system requirements, validating sensor concepts, and supporting customer integrations.

• Lead product definition and translate market/customer requirements into system and IC-level specifications.
• Define system architectures; perform system-level modeling, magnetic simulation, and prototyping to validate concepts prior to silicon.
• Collaborate with product development, validation, test, marketing, and field teams to align product requirements with target applications (including robotics and automotive).
• Perform system-level and application-based lab testing to verify performance and functionality under real-world conditions.
• Provide technical guidance for customer design-in and system integration of magnetic and inductive position sensors.
• Develop internal and customer-facing design/simulation tools, application notes, technical presentations, and demo platforms.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience; nice-to-have items are noted.

• Minimum 5+ years industry experience in sensor systems or related roles.
• Deep expertise in magnetic sensing technologies, specifically TMR and Hall-effect sensors (must-have).
• Experience with inductive sensing (preferred).
• Strong object-oriented programming skills (C++, C#, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).
• Practical PCB design experience (Altium or equivalent).
• Extensive hands-on electronics laboratory experience and test methodology for sensor characterization and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally to support customers.

Education Requirements

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Allegro MicroSystems

Headquarters: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA

Global semiconductor company with over 30 years of innovation, developing semiconductor devices and design enablement tools. Allegro focuses on device development, foundry partnerships, IP characterization, and design automation to support product roadmaps and technology advancement.