Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - Large-Scale Data Collections

Location: Fremont, CA
Contract: 6 months
Pay: $45-50/hr + Benefits
Onsite Role

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Systems Engineer to manage end-to-end operations for large-scale data collection efforts. In this role, you'll set up and maintain capture stations, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate across multiple teams to ensure high throughput and exceptional data quality. This is an onsite position in Fremont supporting multi-station collections on a fast-moving schedule.
What You'll Do

• Set Up & Maintain Capture Stations:
  
  
• Install and configure workstations, cameras, sensors, headsets, and networking equipment.
• Execute calibration workflows and ensure devices are healthy before each session.
• Track station readiness, spares, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

• Operational Ownership:
  
  
• Run daily readiness checks and keep sessions on schedule.
• Maintain clear logs of incidents, root causes, and fixes; drive issue resolution.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  
• Diagnose and resolve streaming, driver, and configuration issues across camera/sensing pipelines.
• Partner with engineers to validate build changes and manage updates.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  
  
• Work with program managers, engineers, facilities, vendors, and moderators to remove friction and hit throughput targets.
• Train moderators and communicate protocol changes effectively.
• Logistics & Execution:
  
  
• Plan and track shipments, inventory, and consumables to avoid operational blocks.
• Identify pain points and implement process improvements to protect schedule and data quality Preferred Qualification
• Familiarity with cameras and sensing devices (e.g., motion capture, VFX/game studios).
• Experience with NeRF (nice to have).
• Technical proficiency in Windows/Linux, networking, device provisioning, and hardware setup.
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash).
• Strong logistics and operations background with ability to manage multi-station setups.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.