Senior Research Engineer (Onsite/Hybrid)
Core
Design, develop, and deploy novel subsurface imaging hardware (muon detectors, seismic sensors) to generate high-quality datasets for AI-driven mineral exploration.
Role type
Senior Research Engineer (Hardware Systems)
Builds
Mechanical and electrical systems for scientific instruments deployed in remote field sites
Domain
Critical minerals exploration, high-energy physics, geophysics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Complex scientific instrument development, remote site deployment, system architecture, vendor management, mechanical/electrical design, data acquisition, project management
Preferred skills
Particle detectors, optics, seismic/acoustic instrumentation, product management for scientific hardware
Technologies
Muon detectors, seismometers, data acquisition systems, automation, systems integration
Responsibilities
Own technical development of mechanical and electrical systems from concept to field deployment; Coordinate internal/external resources for delivery; Define system architecture and navigate technical tradeoffs; Integrate new data streams into proprietary data systems; Build partnerships with service providers and vendors; Develop hardware development tools and processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical lead responsibilities