Connectivity Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client is seeking an Image Sensor Characterization Automation Engineer IV to advance depth sensor characterization. The role involves evaluating sensor performance and supporting R&D of test and analysis automation for depth sensors.

Responsibilities include bringing up hardware, firmware, and software from vendors; developing GUI and test programs in Python to control boards, sensors, and instruments; and designing GUI applications to analyze data and generate reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field.
• 3+ years of industry or related work experience.
• Experience with depth sensor characterization and evaluation.
• Strong GUI development and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (RS232, USB, Ethernet, Modbus).
• Experience with image/sensor data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Bring up hardware, firmware, and software solutions provided by vendors.
• Develop GUI and test programs to integrate boards, sensors, and external instruments for automation control.
• Design GUI applications to analyze test data and generate test reports.
• Work closely with core tech teams and other organizations to define test procedures and specs for new prototype devices and systems.
• Collect and analyze data based on defined test plans.

Skills

Python

PyQT GUI

DLL/API development

Lab instrument control

RS232

USB

Ethernet

Modbus

MATLAB

GUI design

SPI

I2C

MIPI

Depth sensor knowledge

Communication and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or SE

MS in EE/CE/Physics

Tools

GitHub

Qt Designer

PyCharm

DLL development tools

Job description

Job Title: Image Sensor Characterization Automation Engineer IV

Duration: 12 months

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Summary

• Image Sensors team at client is seeking a depth sensor characterization automation engineer to evaluate the performance of custom and off-the-shelf (OTS) depth sensors and support internal and cross‑functional teams with research and development of test and analysis automation control for depth sensors.

Summary of Role and Responsibilities

• Bring up hardware, firmware, and software solutions provided by vendors
• Develop GUI and test programs to integrate boards, sensors, and external instruments for automation control
• Design GUI applications to analyze test data and generate test reports
• Work closely with various core tech teams and other organizations to define test procedures and specs for new prototype devices and systems
• Collect and analyze data based on defined test plans

First Part: Automation Testing

• The platform they will be using is Python with GUI design
• The layout is the user interface and will need to communicate with the instrument and control it
• The DLL or API will be incorporated into Python to communicate with the sensor
• The resource should also be able to write the DLL or API then migrate to Python

Second Part: Data Analysis

• They will be using MATLAB to conduct data analysis
• The resource will need to be experienced with graphic interface design, knowledge on how to communicate with various instruments
• They will also need to have some knowledge of image sensor especially depth sensor

Skills

• Expertise in Python with PyQT GUI, DLL application to control lab instrument and achieve test automation
• Rich experience in controlling various lab equipment with different communication protocols such as RS232, USB, Ethernet, Modbus
• Expertise in Matlab for data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as PyCharm, Github, Qt Designer application
• Experience with image and depth sensor control, familiar with protocols such as SPI, I2C, MIPI
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Basic knowledge of direct Time‑of‑Flight (dToF) sensors, single‑photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and understanding of depth sensor operation and performance trade‑offs
• Basic understanding of Image sensor characterization

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required
• 3+ years of industry or related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
• Hands‑on experience with the characterization and evaluation of various depth sensors
• EE board design, and bringing up experience