Senior Systems Engineer

Anello Photonics • Santa Clara, CA

20d

About The Position

Anello Photonics is a leading-edge technology company that has developed integrated photonic system-on-chip technology for next generation navigation devices. Anello's SIPHOG™ gyroscope is based on its patented photonic integrated circuit technology. Their devices are higher performance, much smaller in size and weight, at a fraction of the cost of traditional gyros used in industrial-grade, aerospace, and military applications. Anello products provide low-cost, reliable, and precision navigation and positioning across all autonomous applications. Anello has a growing list of market-leading customers in mining, construction, farming, unmanned aerial and marine vehicles, as well as a variety of applications within defense and national security segments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven success in customer-facing roles—capable of building trust and navigating technical discussions with customers and partners
• Strong hands-on skills in hardware bring-up and debugging using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
• Experience working with inertial sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes), GNSS, magnetometers, and related navigation technologies
• Deep understanding of signal processing and control theory, including practical experience implementing and tuning Kalman filters
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for data analysis, modeling, and algorithm development
• An intuitive and analytical approach to identifying, debugging, and solving complex, multi-disciplinary problems.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. (U.S. citizenship or Perm Residence)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert supporting customers through system-level integration and evaluation of ANELLO’s navigation products
• Design and execute test plans to characterize and verify system performance
• Lead hands-on testing, demos, and performance evaluations of navigation systems in high pressure environments
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to drive product improvements based on data-driven analysis and direct customer feedback
• Contribute to the development, validation, and tuning of sensor models and navigation algorithms
• Communicate technical findings, trade-offs, and performance metrics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior