Lab Engineer II

Position:

Capture System Engineer- II Location:

Sausalito, California (Onsite)

Duration:

08+ months

Contract Job ID:

176459

Pay Range:

$60-$65/hour on W2

Job Overview:

The ideal candidate has experience with multi-camera capture systems, capable of quickly learning how to work with new custom devices, including hardware setup, capture, calibration, system upgrades, and data transfer. A qualified candidate will work with software engineers and external partners, suppliers, and researchers to ensure all aspects of the project are covered.

Responsibilities:

Conduct data capture sessions, data annotations, data processing, and QA using commercial and proprietary software and hardware. Support and maintain capture labs. Assemble, debug, and verify capture systems based on predefined needs and specifications by collaborating with hardware engineers, motion capture vendors, and internal teams. Test existing capture systems end-to-end for accuracy and correctness, identifying and isolating sources of error. Provide technical feedback on quality, stability, and system output by monitoring system and infrastructure effectiveness. Provide milestones and timelines for project management. Identify and escalate blockers and slowdowns in processes, working with researchers and lab managers to resolve issues. Produce technical documentation for capture systems.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience. Proficient in working with both Linux and Windows operating systems and using command line. Experience working in a production capture setting. Experience with setting up, maintaining, and working with multi-camera systems, depth sensors, IMUs, and unified capture systems. Experience in debugging, profiling, and troubleshooting both software and hardware issues. Experience in applied research and/or product development involving joint hardware/software design, development, and integration. Hands-on, resourceful, and creative in problem-solving with a can-do attitude. Curious about learning new and experimental technologies and quick to apply them in day-to-day work. Comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with cross-functional teams on building systems involving engineering, research, product design, and external clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of experience working with capture systems. Experience working in a production capture setting. Experience with distributed systems and/or cloud services. Proficient in scripting and automation, such as Python and shell scripts (e.g., bash, zsh). Experience with multi-camera systems. Experience working with or using open-source software. Experience in fault analysis or failure mode analysis. Knowledge of camera synchronization (e.g., Timecode, genlock) and real-time systems. Experience taking a system from concept to deployment. Experience working with 3D printers and/or rapid prototyping.

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Pay Range:

$60 - $65/hour on W2 The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 . To report any concerns, please email us at #LI-SP1