Senior Systems Engineer - Magnetic and Inductive Sensor

The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Allegro MicroSystems is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join our Inductive and Magnetic Position Sensor product line team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving the product definition and providing strategic technical support to our key customers. You will collaborate closely with Allegro's design, validation, test, marketing, field applications teams, and industry-leading customers to define and deliver innovative position sensors solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

What You Will Do

Lead product definition activities for new position sensor ICs, translating market trends, customer requirements, and competitive analysis into comprehensive system and IC-level technical specifications.

Define system architectures and drive system-level modeling, magnetic simulation, and prototyping to validate sensor concepts and architectures prior to silicon development.

Collaborate closely with product development team to ensure product requirements meet target applications, particularly for robotics and automotive systems.

Perform comprehensive system-level and applications-based testing in the laboratory to verify the performance and functionality of Allegro's Position Sensor ICs under real-world conditions.

Provide strategic technical guidance for key customer design-in activities, ensuring successful system integration of Allegro's magnetic and inductive position sensor ICs.

Contribute to the development of internal and customer-facing tools for the design and simulation of magnetic and inductive position sensor solutions.

Develop comprehensive application notes, white papers, technical presentations, and demonstration platforms to showcase the capabilities of Allegro's sensor portfolio.

What You Will Need

MSEE or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

5+ years of industry experience.

Strong expertise in magnetic sensing technologies is required, with a specific emphasis on TMR and Hall-effect sensors. Experience with inductive sensing is highly desirable.

Strong object-oriented programming skills in C++, C#, Python, MATLAB or equivalent.

Solid knowledge and practical experience with PCB design software (Altium or equivalent).

Extensive hands-on electronics laboratory experience, proficient in utilizing a diverse array of tools and test methodologies for thorough sensor characterization and troubleshooting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex technical issues and delivering innovative solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a strong drive for results.

Travel:

This position supports a globally diversified customer base and may require national and international travel.

Allegro is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Why Allegro?

Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

• We foster a culture of Real Innovation , empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.
• You’ll experience Real Connection , collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.
• Join us—and help build what’s next.

At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration. Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Eligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, and Michigan. Certain positions (such as field sales roles) may be exempt from this requirement.