Systems Engineer II

Position: Systems Engineer II
Location: Sunnyvale, California - Onsite
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 178082

Job Overview:
The Systems Engineer II will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems to meet the needs of the organization. This position requires a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
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).

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $60hr- $62hr on w2 only

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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