Systems Engineer II

Spectraforce Technologies; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer II for a hands-on, onsite contract in Sunnyvale, CA. The role spans hardware and software responsibilities, supporting multiple data‑collection sites, and integrating new capture hardware as it becomes available.

You will configure capture systems, validate data flow end-to-end, and train moderators. Expect travel to sites and the ability to work independently across domains with strong Python and Linux skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hardware and software experience.
• Provide remote and in-person technical support to data collection sites – debugging capture rigs, network issues, and pipeline failures.
• Help bring up new studies: configure capture systems, set up protocols, validate end-to-end data flow, and train moderators.
• Test new hardware and qualify it for production use.
• Design, prototype, and build custom capture systems and supporting hardware (including PCBs).
• Write and maintain scripts and small tools that automate common moderator and operations workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on hardware and software support across multi-site studies.
• Debug capture rigs, network issues, and data pipelines.
• Configure capture systems for new studies and validate end-to-end data flow.
• Develop and test hardware components and PCB designs.
• Automate moderator and operations tasks with scripts and tools.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Software development

Linux

Tools

PCB design

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer II

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, 94085 (Onsite)

Onsite: Travel anticipated

Details

We’re looking for a hands‑on contractor who can move fluidly between hardware and software work to support a growing portfolio of multi‑site human data collection studies.

You’ll be the technical glue that helps studies launch, run smoothly across sites, and incorporate new capture hardware as it comes online.

Key Responsibilities

• 2–3 years of hardware and software experience
• Provide remote and in‑person technical support to data collection sites – debugging capture rigs, network issues, and pipeline failures.
• Help bring up new studies: configure capture systems, set up protocols, validate end‑to‑end data flow, and train moderators.
• Test new hardware and qualify it for production use.
• Design, prototype, and build custom capture systems and supporting hardware (including PCBs).
• Write and maintain scripts and small tools that automate common moderator and operations workflows.

Required Skills

• Strong Python and general software development skills.
• PCB design experience (schematic capture and layout).
• Comfortable working independently across hardware and software domains.
• Strong debugging instincts and willingness to travel between sites as needed.
• Proficiency in Bash scripting and Linux command‑line tools.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of camera systems (image sensors, lenses, calibration, sync).

Logistics

• Onsite required; cross‑site travel expected.