QI Research Engineer - 134376

QI Research Engineer - 134376

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Job Description

Filing Deadline : Wed 2 / 19 / 2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and / or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02 / 10 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02 / 19 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position has recently been accreted by TX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Qualcomm Institute / Calit2 is one of four institutes launched in December 2000 through the California Institutes for Science and Innovation. It is a 'think tank' in inventing the collaborative research environment for the digital future. As the UCSD Division of Calit2, the Qualcomm Institute's mission is to harness information technologies and telecommunications to improve the competitiveness of the California economy and to benefit society. Multidisciplinary teams composed of faculty, researchers, staff and students in the sciences, engineering and the arts conduct projects that involve a variety of advanced visualization venues and technologies to display, analyze and communicate information.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of Dr. Yang Cai, the Research Engineer will work on Augmented Reality software development, 3D modeling and animation, embedded system programming, system simulation and design, programming in Java, C , Swift, Unreal, and / or other related languages. Assist with grant applications and technical manuals through composing and editing text and figures. Analyze research data and participate in writing research papers for publication, as needed. Other duties within scope of description.

Uses professional engineering concepts to perform moderately complex engineering assignments. Works in a specialized engineering field on a major training and / or research effort. Works on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering or a related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Experience with embedded software development, particularly ESP32-S3 microcontroller.

Knowledge of game development, including real-time movement and animation

Ability to read technical documentation and debug hardware-related issues.

Demonstrated proficiency in C , Java, Python, and C

Experience assembling and connecting electrical components by hand, and creating pinmaps as documentation.

Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity.

Experience using Arduino IDE and similar VSCode extensions.

Experience in assembling and testing software on real hardware

Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.

Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.

Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

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Payroll Title :

RSCH AND DEV ENGR 2 TX

Department : QUALCOMM INSTITUTE

Hiring Pay Scale

77,000 - $92,000 / Annually

Worksite : Appointment Type :

Career

Appointment Percent :

100%

Union : Uncovered

Total Openings : Work Schedule :

8 hrs / day

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Posted

2 / 5 / 2025

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Payroll Title :

RSCH AND DEV ENGR 2 TX

Department : QUALCOMM INSTITUTE

Hiring Pay Scale

77,000 - $92,000 / Annually

Worksite : Appointment Type :

Career

Appointment Percent :

100%

Union : Uncovered

Total Openings : Work Schedule :

8 hrs / day

134376 QI Research Engineer

Filing Deadline : Wed 2 / 19 / 2025

Apply Now

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and / or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02 / 10 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02 / 19 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position has recently been accreted by TX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Qualcomm Institute / Calit2 is one of four institutes launched in December 2000 through the California Institutes for Science and Innovation. It is a 'think tank' in inventing the collaborative research environment for the digital future. As the UCSD Division of Calit2, the Qualcomm Institute's mission is to harness information technologies and telecommunications to improve the competitiveness of the California economy and to benefit society. Multidisciplinary teams composed of faculty, researchers, staff and students in the sciences, engineering and the arts conduct projects that involve a variety of advanced visualization venues and technologies to display, analyze and communicate information.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of Dr. Yang Cai, the Research Engineer will work on Augmented Reality software development, 3D modeling and animation, embedded system programming, system simulation and design, programming in Java, C , Swift, Unreal, and / or other related languages. Assist with grant applications and technical manuals through composing and editing text and figures. Analyze research data and participate in writing research papers for publication, as needed. Other duties within scope of description.

Uses professional engineering concepts to perform moderately complex engineering assignments. Works in a specialized engineering field on a major training and / or research effort. Works on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering or a related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Experience with embedded software development, particularly ESP32-S3 microcontroller.

Knowledge of game development, including real-time movement and animation

Ability to read technical documentation and debug hardware-related issues.

Demonstrated proficiency in C , Java, Python, and C

Experience assembling and connecting electrical components by hand, and creating pinmaps as documentation.

Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity.

Experience using Arduino IDE and similar VSCode extensions.

Experience in assembling and testing software on real hardware

Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.

Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.

Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Apply Now

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. \"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

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Salary : $77,000 - $92,000