Infrastructure Systems Engineer V

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineering - Systems Engineer V
Location: Redmond, WA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Responsibilities
Setting up and maintaining data collection SW and HW including OS/firmware updates and connection to sensor components.
Basic SW (mostly C++) debugging, understand different kinds of error analysis and communicate with other Research Engineers and Scientists.
Consumer devices HW bring-up and functionalities verification.
Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate HW/SW issues.
Design and commission automation procedures for robotics experiments.
Perform devices calibration with proprietary equipment.
Commission and operate complex measurement and test equipment Documentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.

Qualifications (Must have)
BSc or MSc degree in Engineering or Physics and/or apprenticeship in electronics or related field Familiarity with C/C++, basic statistics, error analysis.
Familiarity with linux systems
Scripting / configuration editing
Experience with laboratory work and ideally experimental hardware Good communication skills

Qualifications (preferred)
Software development experience in C++, Python and/or Bash Troubleshooting driver problems on Linux Robot control or mechatronics experience. In particular:
Controlling linear motion stages
Controlling hexapod positioners
Controlling robot arms
Knowledge about camera optics and acquisition settings Experience with VR or AR systems Data analysis and visualization

Summary:
The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Job Responsibilities:

VR/AR Contingent Worker (Redmond WARP & Calibration)
Modify, extend and maintain existing calibration SW that are mostly written in C/C++, with automation scripts in Python.
Write new pieces of SW in appropriate languages (C/C++, Python) to productize and scale the calibration SW for different customers and stations.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate both delivery of calibration SW to the downstream customers as well as incorporate Research algorithms into the production pipeline.
Review project requests, estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Skills:
Ability to read and write C/C++ SW
Proficiency in other scripting languages such as Python, Bash etc.
Knowledge of Geometric Calibration and fundamental theories behind them.
Have experience with working with HW, calibration stations or Robots.
Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or any relevant science/engineering field required.