JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support dataset collection operations in Redmond, WA. The role involves ensuring system stability, optimizing operational flow, and troubleshooting hardware/software issues to deliver high-quality datasets. The engineer will collaborate with research and engineering teams, prepare collection environments, and provide system-level support to maintain production efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of experience resolving HW/SW production issues in the field.
• Experience with command line interfaces, network systems, server systems, and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting ability for ambiguous issues.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and signal analysis.
• Basic knowledge of cameras and lenses.
• Experience with motion capture, multi-camera systems, time synchronization, or robotics is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in production environments.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS:

• Troubleshooting ambiguous system issues
• Root cause analysis and resolution
• System-level change execution
• Oscilloscope usage (power/trigger signal analysis)
• Parsing system & software logs
• Knowledge of cameras & lenses
• Experience with motion capture/multi-camera systems (preferred)
• Strong communication & partnership skills
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $45.77 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• HW/SW production issues: 5 years (Required)
• Command line interfaces: 5 years (Required)
• network systems, server systems, control systems: 5 years (Required)
• Basic understanding of cameras and lenses : 5 years (Required)
• motion capture, multi-camera systems: 5 years (Required)
• time synchronization, robots: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98101 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Scope and implement site/room changes for new data collections.
• Integrate required hardware/software systems into the collection environment.
• Perform test collections and provide final sign-off for system readiness.
• Develop and deliver SOPs and training for support staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting throughput and quality.
• Conduct component power and signal analysis using tools like oscilloscopes.
• Parse system and software logs to identify root causes.
• Partner with teams to implement system-level improvements.