Motion Lab Engineer - Hybrid Gait Analysis Specialist

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Motion Lab Engineer to manage all hardware and software for the motion analysis laboratory, and to develop custom software for clinical and research use. The role involves supervising data collection and processing, maintaining databases, and supporting QA and accreditation activities.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with 3–4 days on-site, and requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to support gait and movement analyses in

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of programming experience.
• Preferred: experience in Motion Analysis Laboratory.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; motion analysis tech experience acceptable.
• Master’s degree preferred; knowledge of coding in multiple languages and familiarization with Python.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hardware and software used by the motion analysis lab.
• Develop custom software for data collection and analysis.
• Direct supervision of data collection and processing for clinical and research patients.
• Maintain clinical/research databases and QA programs for motion lab equipment.

Skills

Programming experience

Motion analysis

Education

B.S. in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Visual3D

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Job description

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Motion Lab Engineer to manage all hardware and software for the motion analysis laboratory, and to develop custom software for clinical and research use. The role involves supervising data collection and processing, maintaining databases, and supporting QA and accreditation activities.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with 3–4 days on-site, and requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to support gait and movement analyses in