ChampionX is currently looking for an AURA OGI – Hardware / Firmware Development Engineer. This role will be based in Sugar Land, TX. What’s In It for You: The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world. Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more! What You Will Do: Assist in the prototyping, development, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair of AURA camera hardware, ensuring operational integrity and performance. Contribute technical expertise in electronic hardware/firmware and leverage skills in C# programming for software development and system diagnostics. Engage in testing procedures to validate the functionality and reliability of AURA camera systems. Document technical processes and create maintenance protocols for ongoing support of AURA camera products. Work closely with the development team to refine product specifications and enhance camera features. Collaborate in the design and development of AURA camera systems, with a focus on advanced navigation and orientation capabilities using GNSS and IMU technologies. The candidate will occasionally be required to travel to customer/supplier sites for meetings and field testing of new products. Flexibility for travel is required. Other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrable experience in electronic hardware development, firmware implementation and troubleshooting. Proficiency in Linux-based OS and C# programming or similar firmware level programming languages. Familiarity with GNSS, IMU, and related navigation/orientation systems and working with IMX-8 based SOM systems. Technical experience with thermal camera hardware or similar opto- electronic systems is preferred and navigation and positioning system knowledge is an advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a track record of working effectively in a collaborative environment. Availability for local travel 40% Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. About ChampionX: ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, automation technologies, and emissions technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. ChampionX is a global leader in chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. We bring more than a century of expertise and 7,000 team members to deliver forward-thinking innovations, unmatched global supply chain capability, and market-shaping solutions in reservoir, drilling, production, midstream, and water applications. 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