R&D Test Engineer
Core
Own high-speed imaging capability end-to-end to deliver quantitative kinematic data for firearms and counter-drone system analysis.
Role type
R&D Test Engineer (High-Speed Imaging & Ballistics)
Builds
Quantitative kinematic data reports and test infrastructure for counter-drone systems and firearms mechanism analysis.
Domain
Defense / Ballistics / High-Speed Imaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
high-speed camera operation, quantitative kinematic data extraction, motion analysis software, external trigger system design, lighting setup for scientific imaging, data quality assessment, data acquisition system integration
Preferred skills
ballistics test environment experience, firearms mechanics knowledge, MIL-STD test documentation, test fixture design, Schlieren/shadowgraph imaging
Technologies
Photron Fastcam, Phantom, PFA, ProAnalyst, TTL sources, pressure sensors, acoustic triggers, accelerometers, NVIDIA Jetsons
Responsibilities
Plan and execute high-speed imaging campaigns for mechanism and ballistic analysis; Design test setups including camera positioning and trigger architecture; Extract kinematic data (displacement, velocity, acceleration) from footage; Produce actionable reports communicating findings to engineers; Design and build test fixtures and instrumentation setups; Maintain test records and calibration documentation
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC