AI Camera Systems Prototyping Engineer for Demos

BCforward; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a hardware prototype engineer to support camera systems from Bring-up to calibration in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate across mechanical, optical, and electrical teams to ensure prototypes are functional and demo-ready.

Responsibilities include planning and executing prototype work, coordinating with data collection teams, and assisting procurement for internal camera prototypes. Familiarity with camera sensors and AI applications is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with working with camera sensors streaming RAW data.
• Experience with mechanical, optical and electrical prototyping: ability to assemble complex systems, perform soldering and basic electrical testing, and evaluate and align optical components.
• Experience Working on AI

Responsibilities

• Support internal product demos: device bring up and software readiness, ensure devices are working optimally, participate in internal HW demos.
• Support prototype work: building, testing, working with data collection teams, and procurement for any internal camera system prototypes.
• Plan and manage prototype work project with multiple team members.

Skills

Camera sensors RAW data

AI experience

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Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD design

3D printing

Electrical design

Embedded programming

Assembly of electronics

Job description

BCforward is seeking a hardware prototype engineer to support camera systems from Bring-up to calibration in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate across mechanical, optical, and electrical teams to ensure prototypes are functional and demo-ready.

Responsibilities include planning and executing prototype work, coordinating with data collection teams, and assisting procurement for internal camera prototypes. Familiarity with camera sensors and AI applications is advantageous.