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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QA Automation Engineer – 100% Remote across Western Canada

Our client develops communication software that unifies all messages, data, and documentation to help you focus on the work that matters. By aligning teams through action-based communication, the product drastically reduces email volume and creates more efficient, productive, and collaborative workflows across organizations.

Responsibilities:

  • You will own and maintain our Automation test suite.

  • You will sketch out and implement ideas for automation software test procedure.

  • You will identify software application weaknesses and target areas.

  • You will be responsible for managing our test environment and test dataset.

Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years of experience owning, creating and managing automation test suite, test tools and test infrastructure.

  • Experience building end-to-end tests for a SPA (single Page Application) using modern frontend tooling.

  • Experience building frontend automation test using Jest and backend automation test using JUnit.

  • Identify and address gaps in test automation coverage.

  • Adopt industry best practices for QA strategy, QA practices and tooling.

  • Collaborate with development, design, product, and customer support to ensure a comprehensive coverage of functional test cases.

  • Ensure the regression test suite remains current.

  • Mentor product development teams to effectively build and maintain tests.


Nice-to-have

  • You have experience with deployment pipelines related to test automation.

  • Contribute to the developer community by mentoring and sharing your knowledge by working out loud.

  • Familiarity with our Front end tech stack: React, Redux and Typescript and Back end tech stack: Kotlin and Node.js.

Most of the team is based in BC but we are open to candidates from across the Western Canadian provinces. We offer competitive compensation and a team and leadership that really care about each other, while building disruptive technologies that change the way people work.

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

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