AR/VR Systems Engineer - Calibration

SGS Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a software engineer to modify, extend, and maintain calibration software written largely in C/C++, with Python automation. You will develop new SW components in C/C++ and Python to scale for various customers and calibration stations.

Join a project team to deliver calibration software and integrate research algorithms into production pipelines, review requests, and estimate time and cost for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field required.
• Experience in C/C++, Python, and software development lifecycle is expected.
• Background in calibration or hardware-related software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Modify, extend, and maintain existing calibration SW that are mostly written in C/C++, with automation scripts in Python.
• Write new pieces of SW in appropriate languages (C/C++, Python) to productize and scale the calibration SW for different customers and stations.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate delivery of calibration SW to customers and incorporate research algorithms into production pipelines.
• Review project requests, estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Bash scripting

Geometric calibration

Hardware experience

Time management

Mentoring

SDLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Modify, extend, and maintain existing calibration SW that are mostly written in C/C++, with automation scripts in Python.


• Write new pieces of SW in appropriate languages (C/C++, Python) to productize and scale the calibration SW for different customers and stations.


• Work as part of a project team to coordinate both delivery of calibration SW to the downstream customers as well as incorporate Research algorithms into the production pipeline.


• Review project requests, estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Skills

• Ability to read and write C/C++ SW


• Proficiency in other scripting languages such as Python, Bash etc.


• Knowledge of Geometric Calibration and fundamental theories behind them.


• Have experience with working with HW, calibration stations or Robots.


• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.


• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.


• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.


• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or any relevant science/engineering field required.