We are seeking a talented and versatile hardware engineer to contribute to the research, development and maintenance of our next generation image acquisition system by using the latest image sensors or state-of-art camera products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware engineering, practical projects experience in building multi-camera rigs, coupled with proficiency in software development, to design, implement, and optimize integrated systems for virtual production environments. Key Responsibilities Research, design and develop image acquisition system Familiar with the image sensor terminologies and data transfer protocol. Design Printed Circuit Boards for camera systems using the latest image sensors and processors. Write Verilog HDL/VHDL for onboard FPGA to drive the image sensor and process the data at real-time. Design and implement the popular computer interface protocol for data transfer. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement improvements. Software development for camera rig control, data transfer and performance analysis Design and develop camera control software (web-based, python or C++), provide user-friendly UI for stage operator to control the camera rigs Design and develop data transfer protocol, harvest mechanism and injection pipeline. Quick turn-around is a high priority to enable the camera rigs’ bandwidth. Design and develop a system monitor to detect and report the status of the camera rig, and provide a solution for efficient troubleshooting. System integration, maintenance and support: Work efficiently and effectively with the other stage team to integrate the image rig to other stage system components. Provide technical support for the operation and maintenance of the camera rigs. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware and software components in a timely manner. Flexible in utilizing available industry trends and emerging technologies to support stages’ project needs. Qualifications Master’s degree in Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in PCB design and proficiency with CAD software, Altium preferred. Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience in developing control systems for image acquisition and harvest applications. Deep knowledge in camera technologies. Familiar with different technique categories such as rolling shutter vs globe shutter, on-board vs off-board data storage, image data compression. $150,000 - $200,000 USD a year This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, CA, USA. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.