Senior Sensing Expert | Senior Expert Sensing (m/w/d)

Rheinmetall AG

Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Sensing Expert, you will be the technical authority responsible for the evaluation and selection of advanced sensor technologies, including Camera, LiDAR, and Radar. Your day-to-day involves developing and validating proof-of-concepts for new sensor architectures and AI-supported perception approaches, with a heavy focus on signal processing, sensor fusion, and system robustness. You will bridge the gap between hardware, software, and system teams to ensure a cohesive sensorsystem concept while defining long-term technology roadmaps and strategic 'make-or-buy' decisions. This role is unique because it combines high-level strategic planning with hands-on technical validation and the professional mentorship of junior system developers. It is an ideal position for a technical leader who enjoys working on complex, multi-modal sensing systems in a high-stakes environment where reliability and low latency are critical.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical field of study.

Experience

  • At least 7 years of experience in the design, development, and integration of multi-modal sensor systems
  • Extensive experience in sensing strategies, adaptive data acquisition, and sensor fusion
  • Professional experience in transitioning research results into robust technical solutions and prototypes
  • Proven track record in defining sensor system architectures and technological roadmaps
  • Experience with safety-critical or regulated systems and relevant standards
  • Experience in the military development environment is preferred

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to work in a defense-regulated environment; requires experience with audit-proof development processes and security-related compliance.