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Kforce Inc ยท 1 day ago

Sr. or Principal Optical Characterization Engineer

positionBellevue, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$130K/yr - $170K/yr
date5+ years exp

Kforce Inc is a growing innovative technology company seeking a Senior or Principal Optical Test and Characterization Engineer. In this role, you will evaluate, characterize, and optimize the performance of 3D sensors and sub-assemblies, directly impacting the quality and reliability of their 3D sensing systems.

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Hiring Manager
Paul Montoya
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Responsibilities

Evaluating, characterizing, and optimizing the performance of 3D sensors and sub-assemblies
Supporting both product development and system integration efforts

Qualification

Optical Sensors3D sensing systemsLaboratory instrumentationData analysis toolsOptical system measurementsSignal processingMulti-disciplinary teamworkReport preparationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Computer Science, or a related field
At least 5+ years of experience with Optical Sensors, or RF sensors, or Imaging systems, or Radar systems or Lidar sensors, or similar hardware characterization and testing
The ideal candidate has prior experience in 3D sensing systems, time of flight (ToF), and/or other types of 2D and 3D imaging systems
Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrometers, laser systems)
Experience in interacting with databases (SQL, Postgres) for managing and analyzing large datasets
Knowledge of optical system measurements
Familiarity with signal processing, calibration techniques, and sensor modeling
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across internal functional units as well as with partners and customers
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team setting
Ability to prepare and deliver reports and presentations

Preferred

Experience building test stations from scratch is desired
Experience setting up a station to measure optical systems is preferred

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
dateFounded in 1962
location
Tampa, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.kforce.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Kforce Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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