R&D Scientist

at  Distran AG

WHO WE ARE

Distran is a fast-growing, award-winning, Swiss high technology company producing an extraordinary product: a sensor that literally sees the sounds. Our unique product is used by major global players in Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and even Space Exploration to detect gas leaks before they become dangerous to either humans or the environment. With strong growth in 35+ countries, our company continues to expand thanks to our amazing people passionate about innovation, climate change, and protecting the environment.

OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Fourier optics or ray tracing techniques.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Experience with deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, JAX).

Join Distran in pioneering the future of ultrasonic imaging and leak detection with the world’s first ultrasound camera!
As an R&D Scientist specializing in microphone arrays and acoustic imaging, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing advanced signal processing algorithms to enhance the performance of our cutting-edge technology. You will drive key advancements in beamforming, quantitative ultrasound imaging, and sensor calibration, making gas leak detection more accurate, faster, and easier. Your contributions will play a crucial role in evolving our technology to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Algorithm Development: Design and develop state-of-the-art algorithms for array signal processing, beamforming, and quantitative acoustic imaging. Your work will optimize performance within the hardware’s computational constraints.
• Calibration and Experimentation: Refine and improve calibration models and methodologies for microphone arrays and optics, ensuring the best performance for our ultrasound cameras. Design and conduct experiments to validate these algorithms using real-world data.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and application engineers to integrate new features into production and improve overall system performance.
• Documentation and IP Contribution: Thoroughly document your research findings and contribute to patent applications, ensuring your work enhances our intellectual property portfolio.
• Technology Watch: Keep up with the latest innovations and advances in signal processing, beamforming, and acoustic imaging, by reviewing literature and staying informed about industry trends to inspire future research