Senior Depth Sensor Automation & Data Analysis Engineer

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

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