What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer V position at Programmer Resources International Inc (PRI Inc.)?
System Engineer
Redmond, WA
Min 6 months contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer – Calibration & Data Collection to support the development, testing, and calibration of advanced sensor-based systems. This role involves working at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on device bring-up, system-level debugging, and calibration workflows.
You will collaborate closely with research engineers, scientists, and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality system performance and seamless deployment of calibration processes.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Redmond, WA
Min 6 months contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer – Calibration & Data Collection to support the development, testing, and calibration of advanced sensor-based systems. This role involves working at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on device bring-up, system-level debugging, and calibration workflows.
You will collaborate closely with research engineers, scientists, and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality system performance and seamless deployment of calibration processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain data collection systems, including software, hardware, OS/firmware updates, and sensor integrations
- Perform basic software debugging (primarily C ) and conduct error analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Conduct hardware bring-up and validate functionality of consumer devices
- Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate hardware/software issues
- Develop and implement automation procedures for robotics and testing workflows
- Perform device calibration using specialized and proprietary equipment
- Operate and maintain complex measurement and test equipment
- Document processes, methodologies, and findings in collaboration with core engineering teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong programming experience in C or Python following software engineering best practices
- Hands-on hardware engineering experience (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Systems, or Optical)
- Experience with system-level troubleshooting, including hardware, firmware, OS, and software issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in applied research or product development involving hardware/software integration
- Background in robotics systems design and automation
- Knowledge of optics, including imaging, illumination, radiometry, photometry, and geometric optics
- Experience with statistical methods and data analysis
- Manufacturing or production engineering experience
- Conversational proficiency in Mandarin is a plus