Senior Research Engineer - Robotics

ResponsibilitiesSetting 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 equipmentDocumentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.Qualifications (Must have)BSc/MSc/PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related experience.Track record of software development following software engineering best practices (C++ or Python).Hardware Engineering experience or educational background (one of Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Systems, Optical).Experience in system level troubleshooting: mechanical, electrical, optical, firmware, OS, software failures.Qualifications (Nice to have)Experience working on applied research and/or product development involving joint hardware/software design, development, and integration.Experience in designing and operating robotic systems.Knowledge of optics including imaging, illumination, radiometry and photometry, physical and geometric optics, statistics, and polarization.Experience in statistical methods for data analytics.Experience as manufacturing engineer.Conversational in Chinese (Mandarin).Top 3 Must-Have HARD SkillsBSc 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.Good To Have SkillsSoftware 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.