Careers at Newton Labs
Newton Labs is a growing and profitable company offering excellent, long-term career opportunities. Compensation is commensurate with experience and performance and includes outstanding benefits: stock option ownership, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision and life insurances.
Members of our engineering staff work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve challenging problems and design, implement and transition prototype solutions into production quality systems. Newton is the ideal place to tackle these sort of problems, being a small company means less time in meetings and more time spent doing engaging and interesting work.
Newton engineering positions require creative problem solvers who thrive on developing first-of-their-kind products. Our systems are used by demanding organizations worldwide and we have very high quality and craftsmanship standards. We expect qualified candidates to posess this same attention to detail and put it to use daily.
Software Engineer
Newton Research Labs is looking for a talented software engineer to join our team in producing innovative computer vision, robotics, and automation solutions for our customers. Newton is located minutes south of Seattle in Renton, Washington. This is a direct hire, full time, on-site salaried position with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Also included are an employees assistance program and paid time off. Please, NO contract offers! Remote work applicants will NOT be considered.
We are looking to fill this position immediately. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION! DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF RENTON, WASHINGTON! There is no relocation budget for this position.
Also, please note: THIS IS NOT A WEB DEVELOPMENT POSITION. DO NOT APPLY IF YOUR EXPERIENCE IS MAINLY WITH WEB-BASED SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE!
As a member of the software engineering team, you will work closely with a small cross-functional group to solve challenging computational problems; and design, implement, and transition prototype solutions into production-quality systems. Newton is the ideal place to tackle these sorts of problems and, as a small company, employees spend less time in meetings and more time doing engaging and interesting work.
This position requires a hands-on, creative problem solver who thrives on developing first-of-a-kind products. Our software and systems are used by demanding organizations worldwide and we have very high quality and craftsmanship standards. Applicant will need to possess this same attention to detail and put it to use daily.
Responsibilities Include:
- Working individually and with a team to research and solve difficult computer vision, automation, and robotic problems
- Designing and developing software systems that meet Newton's high standards
- Consistently writing performance-minded, highly-readable code using OO best practices
- Producing documentation including design proposals, user manuals, test plans, and other design documents
- Being involved at all stages of system development, from research to UI design to final testing
- Contributing to system test frameworks
- Serving as technical lead when appropriate
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science or related field. Note that Newton is a Linux house
- Machine Vision experience
- 6+ years of experience developing professional software systems
- Cross-discipline skills a plus (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
- C/C++ application programming for embedded and desktop Linux applications
- OpenCV or other image processing/computer vision framework expertise
- Excellent algorithmic and problem-solving skills
- Complete product cycle experience, from concept to delivery
- Ability to adapt and work on multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment
- Linear algebra experience helpful
- Other languages: Python
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter
- Due to Newton's involvement in both commercial and government nuclear projects, this position is open to US Citizens only
- Applicant must undergo drug testing and pass an extensive background check. Applicants with criminal history cannot be considered
Desired Experience
- OpenCV
- Familiarity with any of CMake, Git or Hg
- Knowledge of C++14/17, C++ standard library, multi-threading, ROS, bash scripting, unit testing, continuous integration, simulation, github, and/or gitlab
- Microcontroller programming
- Actuator control and sensor signal processing
- Python scripting
- 2D and OpenGL 3D graphics programming
- Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and electronic components
- Experience with TCP/IP networking devices
- Knowledge of optical components, such as lenses and LEDs
- Troubleshooting and compiling Linux device drivers
Experienced Mechanical Engineer
This position has been filled.
Newton Labs, a growing High-Tech manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer for an ongoing assortment of projects related to robotics, automation, and machine vision, including:
- Designing new electromechanical devices for industrial and nuclear applications
- Directing in-house machine shop fabrication of prototypes
- Providing process engineering support to Production operation
- Providing engineering support to internal sales team and customers
The qualifications for the position include:
- BS degree and/or equivalent experience
- 5+ years work experience and knowledge of systems integration preferred
- High level of proficiency with SolidWorks
- Knowledge of drafting practices
- Experience with PTC Creo or Pro/E a plus
- Familiarity with Mastercam a plus
- Familiarity with CNC and manual machining practices
- Experience with interfacing of software and embedded processing since software control of machines is currently essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This is a full-time salaried position with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits as well as paid time off.
Due to Nuclear Facility requirements for access, applicant must be a United States citizen, undergo a background check, and pass a drug test. Applicants with criminal history cannot be considered.
Please note: there is no relocation budget for this position. No contract offers please.
Candidate must be within driving distance of Renton, WA location. This is not a remote position.
Email resume to careers@newtonlabs.com or fax 425.251.8900.
Junior Mechanical Engineer
This position has been filled.
Located minutes south of Seattle in Renton, Washington, Newton Research Labs, a global leader
in high-performance computer vision, robotics, and industrial automation technology, is looking
for a talented Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in producing innovative designs for
an assortment of projects related to machine vision, robotics, and automation. As a member of
the mechanical engineering team, you will work closely with senior engineers to solve challenging
designs, implement, and transition prototype solutions into production quality systems.
This position requires a creative problem solver who thrives on designing first-of-a kind products.
Our systems are used by demanding organizations worldwide and we have very high quality and
craftsmanship standards. We expect the qualified candidate to possess this same attention to detail
and put it to use daily.
Responsibilities Include:
- Work with senior engineers to research and solve difficult computer vision, automation, and robotic problems
- Design new electromechanical devices for industrial and nuclear applications
- Assist with in-house machine shop fabrication of prototypes
- Produce documentation including design proposals, wiki pages, user manuals, and test plans
- Provide engineering support to internal sales team and customers
- Ability to travel for work related duties
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS degree and/or equivalent experience
- High level of proficiency with SolidWorks
- Familiarity with PTC Creo or Pro/E a plus
- Familiarity with Mastercam a plus
- Familiarity with CNC and manual machining practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow detailed instructions as provided by Sr. Engineers, Management, and Clients
Due to Nuclear Facility requirements for access, applicant must undergo drug testing and pass a
background check. Applicants with criminal history cannot be considered. This is a full-time
salaried position with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Please note: there is no relocation budget for this position. No contract offers please.
Senior Software Engineer
This position has been filled.
Located minutes south of Seattle in Renton, Washington, Newton Research Labs is looking for
a talented software engineer to join our team in producing innovative computer vision, robotics,
and automation solutions for our customers. As a member of the software engineering team, you
will work closely with a small cross-functional team to solve challenging computational problems
and design, implement, and transition prototype solutions into production-quality systems.
Newton is the ideal place to tackle these sorts of problems and, as a small company, employees
spend less time in meetings and more time doing engaging and interesting work.
This position requires a hands-on, creative problem solver who thrives on developing first-of-a-kind
products. Our software and systems are used by demanding organizations worldwide and we have very
high quality and craftsmanship standards. Applicant will need to possess this same attention to
detail and put it to use daily.
Responsibilities Include:
- Working with senior engineers to research and solve difficult computer vision, automation, and robotic problems..
- Designing and developing software systems that meet Newton's high standards.
- Consistently writing performance-minded, highly-readable, code using OO best practices..
- Producing documentation including design proposals, wiki pages, user manuals, and test plans.
- Being involved at all stages of system development, from research to UI design to final testing.
- Contributing to system test frameworks.
- Serving as technical lead when appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science or related field. Note that Newton is a Linux house.
- Machine Vision experience
- 6+ years experience developing professional software systems
- C/C++ application programming for embedded and desktop Linux applications
- OpenCV or other image processing/computer vision framework expertise
- Excellent algorithmic and problem-solving skills
- Complete product cycle experience, from concept to delivery
- Ability to adapt and work on multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment
- Other languages: Python
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Due to Newton's involvement in both commercial and governmental nuclear projects US Citizens only
- Applicant must undergo drug testing and pass an extensive background check. Applicants with criminal history cannot be considered.
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with any of CMake, git, or hg
- Knowledge of C++14/17, C++ standard library, multi-threading, ROS, bash scripting, unit testing, continuous integration, simulation, github, and/or gitlab
- Microcontroller programming
- Actuator control and sensor signal processing
- Python scripting
- 2D and OpenGL 3D graphics programming
This is a full-time salaried position with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Please note: this is NOT a web development position - those with experience ONLY in web-based systems and software need not apply.
There is no relocation budget for this position. No contract offers please.
Inside Sales
This position has been filled.
Newton Labs requires an entry level to some experience Inside Sales Associate to join their Sales Team. This position will interface with customers, prepare quotations, and perform some marketing responsibilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Some technical background is desirable due to the sophistication of the products produced by Newton Research Labs. This position has the potential to grow into an outside sales position.
Due to the Nuclear component of Newton's business, applicants must undergo drug testing, and pass a background check. Applicants with criminal history cannot be considered.
This is a full-time salaried position with full benifits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Please note: there is no relocation budget for this position. No contract offers please.
Email resume to careers@newtonlabs.com or fax 425.251.8900.
