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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Vision Systems Engineer - **Company:** Brooks Automation, Inc. - **Location:** Chelmsford, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,457.0 - $179,206.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Algorithm Design, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Architecture, Visual Systems, Image Acquisition, Performance Testing, Real Time Systems, Low Latency, Feature Extraction, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2996d7c7b3634064 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Sensors?, * MS or PhD in Computer Vision, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field * 10+ years of experience in: + Vision systems + Real-time or embedded systems Proven experience delivering low-latency vision or sensor-based systems Technical Skills * 3D pose estimation (PnP, multi-camera systems) * Sub-pixel feature extraction and tracking * Camera calibration (intrinsic/extrinsic) * Real-time system design and latency optimization * Programming: C/C++, Python, MATLAB Embedded / FPGA Knowledge * Understanding of FPGA-based image processing pipelines * Fixed-point arithmetic and hardware constraints * Experience collaborating with FPGA teams, * Experience in: + Semiconductor or precision automation systems + Metrology-grade measurement systems + Closed-loop motion control * Familiarity with: + Industrial vision standards (GigE Vision, GenICam) + Deterministic communication interfaces (SPI, BiSS, FPGA-based links), * Systems-level thinking and architecture ownership * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Cross-functional collaboration * Technical communication with internal and external teamsAbility to execute in high-uncertainty development environments ## Description We are seeking a Principal Vision Systems Engineer to lead the development of a next-generation ultra-high-speed, ultra-low-latency vision-based position feedback system for precision control of magnetically levitated rigid bodies. This role will serve as the technical owner of the vision system , overseeing the co-development of a custom smart camera and FPGA-based image processing platform and delivering real-time 6DOF pose estimation with deterministic latency performance (<100 µs) and high update rates (>2 kHz). The successful candidate will work across computer vision, embedded systems, FPGA architecture, and control system integration to enable closed-loop control performance beyond current commercial solutions., System Architecture & Technical Leadership * Own the end-to-end vision system architecture: + Image acquisition + FPGA-based processing + Target extraction + 6DOF pose estimation + Controller interface and synchronization * Define HW/SW/FPGA partitioning aligned with performance goalsLead design trade-offs (resolution vs speed vs latency vs field of view) Algorithm Development (Real-Time / FPGA-Oriented) * Develop algorithms for: + Sub-pixel target extraction + Multi-body tracking + Real-time 6DOF pose estimation * Translate prototype algorithms (MATLAB/Python) into FPGA-compatible implementationsOptimize for deterministic latency and minimal jitter FPGA Co-Development Oversight * Collaborate with external partner on: + Smart camera development + FPGA processing pipelines * Guide FPGA implementation strategy and architectureParticipate in design reviews and risk mitigation Controller Integration & Closed-Loop Performance * Define low-latency interfaces between vision system and controller * Ensure deterministic timing and synchronizationValidate performance in closed-loop control applications Performance Validation & Testing * Define validation plans for: + Latency and jitter + Spatial accuracy + Multi-target tracking robustness Benchmark against existing systems Sensor & Optical System Specification * Lead evaluation of: + High-speed CMOS sensors + Precision optical systems Support system-level trade studies Program Leadership * Serve as technical interface to external development partner * Drive architecture definition and technical milestonesLead cross-functional collaboration (controls, hardware, software), * Deliver system architecture supporting: + >2 kHz update rate + <100 µs latency * Complete FPGA-based proof-of-concept with external partner * Demonstrate stable low-jitter performance in closed-loop controlEnable integration into levitated rigid body system ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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