Description:The Input Explorations team is a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team that performs exploratory pathfinding for new input devices and technologies in AR/VR, with a heavy focus on the end-user experience. Our team is seeking an electrical engineer to support pathfinding prototyping on new/improved inputs and feedback mechanisms for next generation VR devices.You will support design, assembly, and test of electro-mechanical prototypes, and perform first-order technical integration feasibility analysis. You will work cross-functionally with teams that will dynamically change depending on the problem and potentially include mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and research experts.Job Responsibilities: Circuit Simulation & Design Prototype Fabrication & Assembly Prototype Testing/Characterization/Debugging Support Prototype Integration into VR Software Experiences Communicate findings/learnings to broader team Estimate time and cost to complete projects. Work autonomously and take initiative to manage individual and team prioritiesSkills: Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability. Team player and detail oriented, with cross-functional collaboration experience. Experience with schematic and board design using Cadence OrCAD, Altium or equivalent Experience with standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, VNAs, high speed digital test equipment, logic analyzers, function generators, etc.) Strong documentation & communication skills Basic understanding of various communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.) Experience with electronics debugging, root cause analysis, and problem solving. Ability to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects. Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to the engineering field.Skills:
Circuit simulation
Schematic design
Troubleshooting
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Experience with FW would be nice, basic FW coding. Embedded systems always include some component of FW coding. Arduino, or simple coding environments.
Python; data visualization and device control.
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