Principal Sensor Engineer (Tactile Sensing) Careers at Analog Devices in Boston, Massachusetts
Overview: Leading Tactile Sensing Innovation at Analog Devices
Analog Devices stands at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, bridging the physical and digital realms to power breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With over $9 billion in FY24 revenue and a global workforce of 24,000, we're enabling digitized factories, advanced mobility solutions, digital healthcare revolutions, climate change mitigation technologies, and seamless human-world connectivity. In Boston, Massachusetts, our Dexterous AI Group (DAG) is pioneering the future of robotics through the Principal Sensor Engineer (Tactile Sensing) role.
This position, targeting hires in January 2026, calls for a visionary leader to own the end-to-end development of next-generation tactile sensor hardware for AI-driven humanoid robots. You'll architect multi-modal sensors that deliver unprecedented dexterity, from initial concept through prototyping, validation, and scalable production. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ADI's Robotic Business Unit, you'll ship world-class solutions that redefine robotic manipulation. Boston's vibrant tech ecosystem, home to MIT and world-renowned robotics labs, positions you at the epicenter of innovation.
Expect 10% travel, primarily domestic, to supplier sites and partner facilities, with a 1st shift schedule in our state-of-the-art Boston offices. This role demands 8+ years of electromechanical sensor expertise, deep tactile/haptics knowledge, and proven leadership in shipping robotics hardware. Join us to stay Ahead of What's Possible™.
A Day in the Life of a Principal Sensor Engineer in Boston
Your morning begins in Analog Devices' cutting-edge Boston lab, reviewing overnight test data from prototype tactile sensors integrated into dexterous hands. Using Python scripts, you analyze force, pressure, and vibration signals, identifying noise patterns in the analog front-end. By 10 AM, you're in a design review with AI researchers, presenting FEA simulations from your 3D CAD models that validate packaging integrity under 50N loads.
Lunch at a nearby Seaport café fuels collaboration discussions with firmware engineers on low-latency ROS2 interfaces. Afternoon hours dive into hands-on prototyping: soldering custom AFE boards, calibrating ADCs with precision DAQs, and debugging EMI issues with oscilloscopes. You iterate rapidly, 3D-printing enclosures and thin-film stacks for immediate robot arm testing.
Cross-functional syncs with the Robotic Business Unit refine DFM strategies for volume production, negotiating with suppliers on flexible circuit yields. Evenings wrap with mentoring junior engineers on calibration flows or tracking SOTA papers on gel-based haptics. In Boston's innovation hub, your work directly influences humanoid robots manipulating objects with human-like finesse.
Why Boston, Massachusetts for Your Engineering Career
Boston, Massachusetts, pulses with unparalleled energy for robotics and sensor pioneers. Dubbed the world's top robotics hub, it's home to MIT's CSAIL, Harvard's Wyss Institute, and Boston Dynamics, fostering relentless innovation. Analog Devices' Boston presence taps into this ecosystem, offering proximity to top talent, research collaborations, and venture-backed startups.
The city's Seaport District and Kendall Square brim with tech giants like Google, Amazon, and iRobot, creating a fertile ground for networking and idea exchange. Walkable neighborhoods blend historic charm with modern vibrancy—think Fenway Park games, Charles River runs, and farm-to-table dining. Massachusetts' no-income-tax-on-long-term-cap-gains perks high earners, while robust public transit eases commutes.
Boston's 40+ universities produce a steady stream of PhDs in EE, ME, and AI, ensuring endless recruitment pipelines. Cultural festivals, world-class museums, and proximity to Cape Cod beaches balance intense workdays. For families, top-rated schools and healthcare rival any U.S. city. Choosing Boston means immersing in a community where tactile sensing breakthroughs happen daily.
Career Growth as Principal Sensor Engineer
At Analog Devices, growth is engineered into every role. As Principal Sensor Engineer, you'll lead high-visibility projects shaping ADI's robotics portfolio, positioning you for Director of Hardware or VP Engineering tracks. Our mentorship programs pair you with ADI Fellows, while internal mobility spans 24,000 global employees across 50+ sites.
Annual leadership training, tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees, and patent incentives accelerate your trajectory. Boston's DAG offers exposure to bleeding-edge AI, from reinforcement learning loops to multi-robot fleets. Track record here launches C-suite roles in humanoid robotics startups or ADI's executive ranks. We've promoted 30% of principals to director-level in the past two years.
Rewards and Compensation Excellence
Earn $148,500–$222,750 base, plus performance bonuses tied to shipped products and team milestones. Full medical, dental, vision, 401k match, unlimited PTO, 10+ holidays, and wellness stipends await. Equity grants vest over four years, aligning with ADI's NASDAQ: ADI growth. Relocation packages cover Boston moves, including housing tours and spousal job search support.
Thriving Culture at Analog Devices Boston
ADI fosters inclusive innovation where ideas trump hierarchy. Boston teams embody 'Ahead of What's Possible' through hackathons, ERGs, and all-hands with CEO Vincent Roche. Flexible hours, remote Fridays, and dog-friendly offices enhance work-life harmony. Diversity initiatives ensure underrepresented voices lead, with 40% women in engineering roles targeted by 2026.
Apply Now for Principal Sensor Engineer
Ready to architect tactile sensing's future? Submit your resume highlighting shipped sensor projects and tactile expertise. U.S. export controls apply; citizens/permanent residents prioritized. EEO employer. Apply Today.
