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The Instrument Systems Design Engineer joins the Instrumentation Systems Engineering Group to develop and deploy calibration and test equipment for manufacturing lines. This role involves the specification, validation, and deployment of automated systems to test and calibrate devices during the New Product Introduction phase and mass production. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining and debugging software in C, C++, or Objective-C, analyzing large sensor data sets using data-driven approaches, and architecting hardware for testing product sensors. The engineer will perform root cause failure analysis from system to component levels and collaborate with mechanical teams on fixturing and automation systems. Required skills include experience with electromechanical systems, digital signal processing, control systems, and applied mathematics. Technical expertise in optical, force, pressure, acoustic, or motion sensors is essential for solving complex engineering challenges within the manufacturing domain.
Specify, validate, and deploy automated equipment to test and calibrate devices for new product introductions and mass production.
Maintain, optimize, and debug system software using C, C++, or Objective-C.
Analyze large amounts of sensor data to develop data-driven solutions for engineering challenges.
Architect hardware systems to test and calibrate product sensors throughout the production lifecycle.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve failures from the system level down to individual components.
Collaborate with mechanical teams to specify and validate required fixturing and automation systems.
Lead system bring-up and qualification at vendor sites during New Product Introduction builds.
What we're looking for
BS in Computer Science or related discipline.
Experience designing, debugging, and working with electromechanical systems.
Practical knowledge of sensors including optical, force, pressure, acoustic, or motion sensors.
Familiarity programming in C, C++, or Objective-C.
Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and control systems.
Strong applied mathematical skills in algorithms, modeling, and simulations.
Experience analyzing and processing large data sets.
Knowledge of EE fundamentals, circuit analysis, and circuit debug (preferred); experience with test automation and high volume consumer electronics (preferred).
C/C++
Python
Firmware
Hardware Design
Digital Signal Processing
DSP
Image Processing
Root Cause Analysis
Design of Experiments
DOE
Statistical Data Analysis
Instrumentation
Electronics Debugging
Validation
Calibration
System Characterization
C/C++
Python
Firmware
Hardware Design
Digital Signal Processing
DSP
Design of Experiments
DOE
Root Cause Analysis
Instrumentation
Electronics Debugging
Statistical Data Analysis
Python
Matlab
C/C++
DSP
WiFi
LTE
IEEE 802.11
FPGA
RFIC
Digital Pre-distortion
Signal Processing
Spectrum Analyzer
Network Analyzer
Signal Generator
Test Automation
Radio Calibration