Senior R&D Test Engineer: High-Speed Imaging

9 Mothers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

9 Mothers is looking for a Senior R&D Test Engineer in Austin, TX, to lead high-speed imaging tests essential for firearm and counter-drone system evaluations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience operating scientific cameras and extracting quantitative data to drive engineering insights.

This role demands a solid grasp of test planning and execution, paired with an ability to design setups that yield clean data. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, influencing critical defense systems with real-world applications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with scientific high-speed cameras in a test environment.
• Experience in designing test setups for kinematic data extraction.
• Practical understanding of high-speed imaging lighting and setups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-speed imaging campaigns for mechanism analysis.
• Extract and analyze kinematic data from high-speed footage.
• Design test fixtures and integrate supplementary sensors.

Skills

High-speed imaging expertise

Quantitative kinematic data extraction

Motion analysis software proficiency

Test planning and execution

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Photron Fastcam

Phantom camera systems

PFA (Photron FASTCAM Analysis)

Job description

9 Mothers is looking for a Senior R&D Test Engineer in Austin, TX, to lead high-speed imaging tests essential for firearm and counter-drone system evaluations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience operating scientific cameras and extracting quantitative data to drive engineering insights.

This role demands a solid grasp of test planning and execution, paired with an ability to design setups that yield clean data. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, influencing critical defense systems with real-world applications.