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CCAM - Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing · 4 months ago

Manufacturing Software Research Engineer

Disputanta, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CCAM - Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing is focused on advancing manufacturing through collaboration with industry, government, and academia. The Manufacturing Software Research Engineer will design, develop, and integrate software systems for advanced manufacturing research, emphasizing machine learning, data science, and sensor integration while collaborating with internal teams and industry partners.

Innovation ManagementManufacturingMarket Research

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop software tools in Python, C++, or C# to support cooperative and member-driven research projects

Integrate systems using network protocols (TCP/IP) and middleware such as Zenoh, MQTT, DDS, OPC-UA

Create user interfaces for interacting with sensor systems, ML models, and 3D data

Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment of applications

Support cooperative processing projects by visualizing real-time networked data and performing 3D coordinate transformations

Conduct in-depth analysis of sensor and process data from additive manufacturing systems such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED)

Use Python data libraries (NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV, Matplotlib) to identify features and anomalies in time-series and spatial datasets

Perform data parsing from custom formats and interact with databases using custom queries

Develop high-impact data visualizations to share findings with internal teams and external partners

Apply critical thinking to test hypotheses about manufacturing processes and part performance

Design and train models for segmentation, classification, and regression using Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch

Apply machine learning to both numeric and image-based datasets

Conduct model tuning and evaluation, including hyperparameter optimization and data augmentation

Analyze and interpret results from experiments and integrate ML into real-time systems where applicable

Collaborate with CCAM partners to understand software needs in advanced manufacturing

Research, evaluate, and test third-party process intelligence tools for suitability

Develop and execute evaluation plans and present findings to internal stakeholders and member companies

Qualification

PythonMachine LearningData AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentC++C#Data VisualizationImage ProcessingDockerNetwork ProtocolsCommunicationTechnical PresentationCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of professional experience in software development, data analysis, and machine learning

Strong programming experience in Python and at least one of C++ or C#, JavaScript Development, TypeScript and REACT

Demonstrated experience in: Network-based data communication (TCP, APIs)

Data visualization and analysis

Image processing (especially with OpenCV)

Working with 2D/3D data and time-series datasets

Experience integrating systems using middleware (Zenoh, MQTT, DDS, or similar)

Experience in developing software for use in production environments

Familiarity with Docker, databases (SQL, Influx), and data storage tools (MinIO or similar)

Strong communication and technical presentation skills

Prior work in research-oriented or collaborative development environments

Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and lift up to 25lbs as needed

This position requires access to technology or intellectual property that is subject to export control requirements. Candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license

Preferred

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or a related field

Experience with manufacturing data or hardware, particularly metal 3D printing (LPBF or DED)

Understanding of the physical principles of additive manufacturing, including build design and part inspection

Experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotic platforms

Experience in full stack web development, including proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js

Understanding of modern front-end frameworks such as React.js, Vue, Angular, or Svelte

Familiarity with HTML5 custom elements, WebAssembly (WASM), and responsive design

Experience with authentication and authorization (e.g., OAuth2, SSO, JWT), RESTful and GraphQL APIs, server-side rendering, and deploying applications to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance plan options; eligible on first of month following date of hire.

HRA – Health Reimbursement Account (employer funded, covers a portion of the medical deductible).

FSA – Flexible spending Account (employee funded, pre-tax).

401k Retirement Plan – Employer contributes 3% of base salary monthly; additional discretionary match up to 7.5% determined annually.

Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance (employer funded).

3 weeks paid vacation.

2 weeks paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250.00 per year.

Company

CCAM - Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing

The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is an applied research center that bridges the gap between fundamental research typically performed at universities and product development routinely performed by companies.

Founded in 2010

Disputanta, Virginia, USA

11-50 employees