Senior Customer Engineer - Sensor Systems

Teradar is pioneering a new era in perception with the world’s first automotive terahertz vision sensor, delivering ultra-high resolution imaging in any weather condition. Founded in Boston, Teradar’s solid-state, chip-scale technology unlocks safer, smarter vehicles and opens the door to transformative applications in mobility, defense, and beyond.

You will be the key technical liaison between the company and its customers, providing hands-on technical support, guidance, and expertise. You will play a critical role in demonstrating product capabilities, supporting integration, and ensuring the successful deployment of this sensor technology. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the automotive industry, engaging with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs to shape the future of perception technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, providing guidance on product integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Plan and execute sensor testing in test vehicles and standalone setups, documenting performance KPI and anomalies across operating conditions
• Lead planning and execution of test campaigns for data collection and customer-facing sensor performance demonstrations
• Conduct product demonstrations and live showcases, explaining the capabilities and advantages of the company’s sensor solutions.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams to relay customer feedback and ensure alignment between product development and customer needs.
• Support customers through the full product lifecycle, from evaluation and proof-of-concept to mass production.
• Develop and present technical documentation, training materials, and application notes to assist customers in understanding and utilizing the technology.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges in customer implementations, working hands-on with hardware and software.
• Travel as needed to customer sites for meetings, demonstrations, and technical support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an applications engineer or customer-facing engineering role within the semiconductor, automotive, or sensor industries.
• Strong background in signal processing, RF, radar, LiDAR, or related sensor technologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly explanations.
• Hands-on experience with product testing, debugging, and integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events.

Why Join?

• Work on groundbreaking automotive sensor technology with a company that is shaping the future of ADAS and autonomous driving.
• Engage directly with leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, playing a pivotal role in product adoption.
• Be part of a well-funded, high-growth company with a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and technical leadership in an emerging field.

Location

Boston MA