Applications Engineer

Overview

SRI’s Integrated Systems & Solutions (InSyS) Division designs leading-edge R&D technologies that power the systems end users depend on every day. From proof-of-concept to execution in the real world, we provide our customers the keys to achieve their objectives. Our goal: To uncover and deliver on profound possibilities for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world. InSyS's Center for Advanced Imaging (CAI) is expanding in all areas providing innovative low light imaging, space qualified imaging, lidar imaging, and commercial OEM products. CAI is searching for an Application Engineer to help expand the Low Light CMOS Cameras Business.

The candidate will be the critical technical bridge between the internal engineering team and the domestic/international customers and prime contractors doing government business. The candidate’s primary responsibilities span technical, client-facing and the product development domains. The candidate will have opportunity to learn low light camera operation, create system demonstrations, perform systems bring up, troubleshooting and debugging, write application notes, interface with clients, and participate in product optimization.

The objective is to position SRI for continued growth in CMOS-based low light imaging technologies and products deployed in the commercial, government and military markets. The position will work onsite at our Princeton, NJ office.

Responsibilities

Customer Integration and “Bring-up” Support Support customers in initial setup, system testing and hardware evaluation Perform debugging and troubleshooting, camera performance tuning and optimization in customers’ systems Proof of Concepts and Technical Sales Build customer evaluation kits, write Python scripts, set up test benches to prove camera capability Recommend right combination of sensors, lens and software algorithm based on customer needs Interfacing between Customers and the Engineering Team Write application notes and technical guides for customers explaining how to best implement cameras Collect customer feedback and field test results Support continued development and optimization for the low light products Qualifications Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Due to government contract requirements candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident 2+ years’ experience with electronics design or testing in a team setting. 2+ years’ interacting with customers in technical product support or technical sales role. Proficiency with Linux OS and Kernel use, including debugging Linux system setup and software installation Familiarity with Python, C, and C++, including common open-source processing libraries like NumPy, OpenCV, Torch, etc.

Experience with technical writing including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, styling, formatting Ability to travel up to 30% of the time if necessary Good communication skills Work both independently and in a team setting Desired…

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