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# Detection Subsystem Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** EBSCO Industries Inc.
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Machine Learning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Tensorflow, Signal Processing, Smart Devices, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Yield Optimization, ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) Format, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c5362364-fde4-4759-8b0f-6203b50b61b0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred
 * 8+ years in embedded hardware/firmware development focused on sensing or detection systems
 * Deep hands-on PIR experience: analog front-end design, signal processing, pyroelectric signal characterization
 * Proven experience deploying ML/AI models on edge devices (TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, or similar)
 * Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded firmware; strong low-power design fundamentals
 * Experience building Verification and Validation frameworks including automated test and field validation
 * Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

 * Experience with radar sensor modules (TI mmWave, Infineon BGT series) or other non-optical detection technologies
 * Familiarity with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.)
 * Experience training or fine-tuning computer vision models (YOLO, MobileNet, EfficientDet) for wildlife or object classification
 * Background in outdoor, ruggedized consumer electronics or IoT products
 * Knowledge of PIR Fresnel lens or thermal imaging optics
 * Experience with schematic review and PCB design
 * Prior tech lead or mentorship experience; familiarity with IP/patent process

## Description

We're looking for a Senior Detection Subsystem Engineer to own the full lifecycle of detection technology across our trail camera product line - from PIR signal processing to on-device AI classification and beyond. You'll serve as the technical authority on how our cameras sense and respond to wildlife and other subjects, with a mandate to keep Moultrie's detection capabilities ahead of the market.

This hands-on leadership role blends hardware, firmware, and applied machine learning, and puts you at the table for critical architectural decisions across product, engineering, and executive stakeholders., Technical Leadership

 * Own the detection subsystem architecture - sensor technology, signal processing, AI inference strategies, and system-level trade-offs
 * Define the multi-generation detection roadmap with product and engineering leadership
 * Set standards and best practices; mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Detection Technologies

 * Own end-to-end PIR subsystem design including sensor selection, Fresnel optic design, sensitivity tuning, and false-trigger mitigation
 * Design and tune signal processing pipelines
 * Lead on-device AI pipeline development - model selection, edge quantization, and integration with low-power embedded platforms
 * Define and track key KPIs: detection range, trigger latency, false positive/negative rates, and power consumption

Hardware, Integration & Validation

 * Select and qualify PIR sensors, optics, signal conditioning circuits, and AI inference hardware
 * Partner with mechanical and electrical engineers on sensor placement, thermal shielding, and enclosure design
 * Own the Verification and Validation strategy - including automated test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop rigs, and field validation protocols across diverse environments and target subjects
 * Maintain defect tracking and root cause analysis; partner with QA and product to validate fixes

Future Technology & Cross-Functional Work

 * Research and prototype emerging technologies
 * Author roadmap proposals and present to engineering and executive stakeholders
 * Represent the detection subsystem in program reviews; support manufacturing with test fixture design and yield optimization


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