IMU Expert – Wearable/HMI Technology (Remote – HQ in Vancouver BC)

Our client, an innovative early-stage tech company, is developing a hands-free human-machine interface (HMI) technology platform that is set to revolutionize device interaction and control. Having achieved significant milestones in product development, they are seeking an IMU Expert with a specialized focus on TDK and Bosch IMU systems to advance their design efforts.

Position Summary:

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) Expert will bring specialized expertise in TDK and Bosch IMU systems, with responsibilities that include their integration, calibration, optimization, and validation. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, working to enhance system performance across applications like robotics, autonomous vehicles, and drones. The candidate will lead comprehensive testing and validation efforts to ensure that IMU systems meet stringent performance metrics in real-world scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

  • TDK & Bosch IMU Integration: Lead the integration of TDK and Bosch IMUs into systems to achieve precise motion tracking and orientation.

  • Sensor Calibration: Oversee calibration of TDK and Bosch IMUs, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers, to ensure data accuracy.

  • Algorithm Development: Develop advanced algorithms for sensor fusion, with a focus on enhancing motion estimation and orientation accuracy for TDK and Bosch systems.

  • Data Analysis & Signal Processing: Conduct analysis of IMU data using advanced signal processing techniques to reduce noise and improve data reliability.

  • Performance Optimization: Enhance the robustness, reliability, and accuracy of IMU performance in various environments, specifically focusing on TDK and Bosch IMUs.

  • Testing & Validation: Lead comprehensive testing and validation of TDK and Bosch IMU systems to meet required real-world performance benchmarks.

  • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including system designs, calibration procedures, and test reports for IMU systems.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of IMU technologies into larger system architectures.

Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Experience: Proven experience with TDK and Bosch IMU systems.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Deep knowledge of TDK and Bosch IMU sensors and their integration.

    • Proficiency in sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., Kalman Filter, Complementary Filter) tailored for TDK and Bosch IMUs.

    • Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar for IMU data processing.

    • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time processing in relation to TDK and Bosch sensors.

  • Preferred Experience: Hands-on experience with IMU applications in robotics, drones, or autonomous systems, and knowledge of integrating IMUs with other sensors like GPS and LiDAR.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting IMU systems.

  • Communication: Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and clear, detailed documentation.

The estimate BASE compensation is in the $140-160k range. This range is an estimate only and may be adjusted to reflect candidate seniority and/or market conditions.

CONTACT: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca

 

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Director of Digital Products Optimization ****Completed****

Part quant, social scientist and detective, you lead a team that are our human reality check, providing data and insights to drive strategic decision making. With an ability to move beyond the numbers, your team can vet ideas and provide insights and inferences that will make the difference between landing on the right idea and shipping it successfully. You create clarity within ambiguous situations and hone in on where business opportunities lie. Further, you are constantly on the lookout for ways to unlock more acquisition funnels, and ultimately better ways to sell and drive the cost of acquisition down.


Our client is a very cool startup in Gastown that makes products that matter. 

Neon respects a triple bottom line and they partner for the long term with great people and companies. Our team can take a rough idea and ship a game-changing product. The goal is to create products that people love.

Neon is growing and we’re looking for amazing people to join our team. If you’re great at what you do, want to work with the best, and care deeply about making products that matter, we’d love to meet you.

Part quant, social scientist and detective, you lead a team that are our human reality check, providing data and insights to drive strategic decision making. With an ability to move beyond the numbers, your team can vet ideas and provide insights and inferences that will make the difference between landing on the right idea and shipping it successfully. You create clarity within ambiguous situations and hone in on where business opportunities lie. Further, you are constantly on the lookout for ways to unlock more acquisition funnels, and ultimately better ways to sell and drive the cost of acquisition down.

Responsibilities:

  • Build, lead, and manage the Product Optimization team

  • Direct qualitative and quantitative research projects to qualify demand signal for products and go-to-market strategies

  • Interrogate data to understand findings from every angle

  • Work with other teams at Neon to coordinate delivery of services, share inputs and work product from optimization engagements

Skills and Competencies:

  • You are factual and transparent, presenting data and action items that are based on validation, not speculation

  • You are highly inquisitive, constantly in pursuit of using data to solve complex mysteries

  • You believe aspects of the product can be viewed under two perspectives: knowns and unknowns.

  • You move at a fast pace and delegate effectively, all while maintaining an impressive eye for detail

  • You are flexible and adaptive, constantly changing course based upon feedback and your findings

  • You have a diverse toolkit and a variety of ways to solve complex problems and
    opportunities

  • You are an expert in building acquisition funnels that are durable and cost-effective

  • You approach results from a strategic lens, with an ability to understand when there is signal versus noise

For More Information, Please Contact:
Tim Swanson 
tim@corporate.bc.ca

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