Software Engineering - Software Engineer II

Mindlance

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$75–$82 Per Hour

SKILLS

Acoustics, Acoustics Systems, Aerodynamics, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Calibration, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Processing, Debugging Skills, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Ethernet, Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics, Git, Graphical User Interface (GUI), High Availability, High Reliability, Identify Issues, JSON, Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Linux Operating System, Mac Operating System, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Motion Control, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Protocols, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Operations Processes, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Research & Development (R&D), Robotics, Robotics Software, Signal Processing, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Integration (SI), Team Player, Time Tracking

LOCATION

Redmond, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our specialized engineering team. This role is centered on the development of sophisticated software for advanced hardware control and lab automation, with a primary focus on aero-acoustic wind tunnel systems. In this role, you will use Python to design, build, and enhance control mechanisms for both a classic recirculating wind tunnel and a Client modular fan-array wind tunnel. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of software development, robotics, acoustics, and aerodynamics.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reusable, and reliable Python code for controlling complex hardware systems, including wind tunnel fan arrays and associated mechanical components.
- Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance and precision, including PWM control for fan motors and actuators.
- Develop software to program and generate a variety of airflow conditions, including laminar, turbulent, gradient, and time-varying flows.
- Create and manage control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS (Head and Torso Simulator) movers, lift systems, and multi-channel spatial audio (HOA) setups.
- Integrate data from motion capture systems (e.g., Optitrack) for real-time tracking and system alignment.
- Develop and execute automated procedures for the calibration of wind speeds, acoustic sensors, and other critical measurements.
- Build and maintain data pipelines for capturing, processing, and analyzing experimental data from a wide range of sensors.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability and reliability of all lab equipment.
- Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for software architecture, APIs, and operational procedures.

Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- Proven professional experience in Python programming with a strong emphasis on hardware control, lab automation, or robotics.
- Solid understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles.
- Strong foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques.
- Experience working in a laboratory or R&D environment is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to debug complex, multi-component systems that include both hardware and software.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Technical Skills
Required:
- Proficiency in modern Python (3.8+) and object-oriented design.
- Experience with scientific computing and data analysis libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas).
- Experience with hardware control interfaces and protocols (e.g., PWM, serial, Ethernet).
- Experience with libraries for audio signal processing or multi-channel data acquisition (e.g., sounddevice, librosa).
- Competency with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Experience using configuration file formats like YAML or JSON.
- Knowledge of network communication protocols and experience with REST APIs.

Preferred:
- Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation.
- Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA).
- Experience integrating motion capture systems (e.g., Optitrack) into control software.
- Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV).
- Familiarity with GUI development frameworks for creating internal tools.
- Experience with cross-platform software development (Windows, macOS, Linux).

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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