Machine Vision Software Engineer Jobs in California

Vision Software Engineer - Defense Search

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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Vision Software Engineer in San Diego, CA who possesses:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience developing machine vision software in industrial environments
• Strong hands-on experience with C++
• Knowledge of vision or image-processing algorithm libraries, such as OpenCV or similar
• Understanding of vision hardware selection, including lenses, cameras, lasers, illumination, and related components

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Vision Software Engineer to design, develop, test, integrate, and deploy machine vision software for high-throughput semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This permanent, onsite role supports device alignment, identification, inspection, defect detection, machine vision algorithms, imaging hardware integration, production diagnostics, and factory support. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ experience, hands-on machine vision software development experience, image-processing algorithm knowledge, and a practical understanding of cameras, lenses, LED illumination, lasers, optics, and hardware troubleshooting.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and deploying machine vision software for high-throughput semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Supporting machine vision software used for device alignment, identification, inspection, and defect detection
• Contributing to design, testing, and integration across the full project lifecycle
• Delivering production-ready vision capabilities
• Researching and developing scalable computer vision solutions
• Supporting 2D and 3D imaging, camera calibration, object detection, image processing, segmentation, metrology, alignment, and identification
• Engineering vision solutions for automated test handlers and quality inspection equipment
• Designing, implementing, and deploying full-stack machine vision and image-based software solutions
• Working with C++, C#, .NET, and Python as needed
• Using image-processing libraries such as OpenCV or similar tools
• Writing new algorithms and customizing existing library-based tools as needed
• Integrating and validating vision hardware, including industrial cameras, lenses, LED illumination, lasers, sensors, and related components
• Selecting or supporting selection of appropriate camera, lighting, optics, and hardware components for machine vision applications
• Troubleshooting hardware and software interactions related to imaging and vision systems
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and software engineering teams
• Supporting integration and validation of vision solutions within semiconductor test and inspection equipment
• Providing production support for the test floor and manufacturing teams
• Troubleshooting vision issues, analyzing logs and images, and implementing corrective improvements
• Supporting NPI and current product line growth
• Interfacing with customers and sales on projects as required
• Providing work leadership or training to lower-level professional employees as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, or related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience developing machine vision software in industrial environments required
• 5+ years of machine vision software development experience preferred
• Strong hands-on C++ experience required
• C#/.NET Windows desktop development experience preferred
• WPF experience preferred
• Visual Studio experience preferred
• Git-based source control experience preferred
• Experience developing machine vision or image-processing algorithms required
• OpenCV or similar image-processing library experience required
• Object-oriented design experience preferred
• Full software development lifecycle experience preferred
• Hands-on integration experience with vision hardware preferred
• Experience with industrial cameras, lenses, LED illumination, lasers, optics, lighting, or related hardware preferred
• Experience with 2D or 3D imaging and camera calibration preferred
• Experience with TensorFlow or similar machine learning frameworks preferred
• Experience with UML preferred
• Experience delivering production diagnostics and support in a factory environment preferred
• Experience with automated test handlers, semiconductor equipment, inspection equipment, metrology systems, capital equipment, medical device equipment, or motion capture systems preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot vision hardware and software issues
• Ability to understand how imaging hardware, lighting, cameras, sensors, and software work together
• Ability to work closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and software engineering teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor others preferred
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego, CA
• Ability to work a Monday through Friday schedule
• Ability to support a full-time, permanent opportunity
• No sponsorship available

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while developing software, reviewing code, analyzing images, troubleshooting logs, reviewing technical documents, and working with engineering tools
• Ability to use hands and fingers for keyboard use, software development, documentation, testing, debugging, and standard engineering tasks
• Ability to review images, algorithms, software outputs, technical documentation, engineering drawings, test data, logs, and computer screens for extended periods
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and in person throughout the workday
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office, lab, manufacturing, test floor, or production areas as needed
• Ability to work with vision hardware, cameras, lenses, LED illumination, lasers, sensors, equipment, and related components as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office materials, engineering supplies, hardware components, or test equipment as needed
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally as required
• Ability to wear required protective devices in designated areas
• Ability to follow all site, lab, manufacturing, and safety procedures

Salary Range: $130,000 to $145,000/year plus discretionary bonus, profit sharing, and potential RSUs
More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com.

Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.