Research Operations Engineer Linux, Capture Systems & VR Hardware

Immediate need for a talented Research Operations Engineer - Linux, Capture Systems & VR Hardware. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested., * Support camera, optical tracking, audio, lighting, and AV systems used during research data collection sessions.

• Assist with troubleshooting and operational support for capture-stage environments, sensor platforms, and VR/AR hardware.
• Coordinate setup, validation, and maintenance of multi-device capture systems used for research studies and data collection activities.
• Support synchronization, connectivity, and operational readiness of cameras, sensors, and AV equipment during active research sessions.Perform root cause analysis and drive resolution of operational issues.
• Support user study and research environments while ensuring operational readiness.
• Maintain and improve existing Bash and Python automation tools.
• Troubleshoot networking issues including DNS, DHCP, routing, connectivity, and common network protocols.
• Support camera systems, optical tracking systems, AV equipment, lighting systems, and capture hardware.
• Work closely with researchers, software engineers, hardware engineers, and operations teams.
• Document procedures, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and operational improvements.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and rapidly changing priorities.
• Follow strict participant privacy, security, and data-handling protocols.

Do you have experience in macOS?, * 2+ years of Systems Engineering, Technical Operations, IT Operations, Research Operations, Lab Operations, or Infrastructure Support experience.

• Strong Linux troubleshooting experience using terminal and command-line tools.
• Experience supporting Windows and macOS environments.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including:
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• DHCP
• Routing
• Connectivity troubleshooting
• Experience scripting in Bash and/or Python.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh research environments.
• Experience supporting camera systems, optical tracking systems, motion capture equipment, or AV infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Blackmagic, RME, AVB networking, Dante audio, Vicon, OptiTrack, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting VR, AR, MR, wearable devices, or immersive technology hardware.
• Experience working in research labs, motion capture studios, media production environments, or sensor data collection operations.
• Ability to build Python or Bash tools from scratch to automate operational workflows and improve reliability

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Pittsburgh, PA 15250 $50 - $53 an hour - Contract, Pay Range: $50 - $53/hour. Traveler benefits as per agency package. (Benefits vary by vendor and assignment.)

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.