Research Scientist

Darkvision

The Role

Overview

Research ultrasound imaging for industrial applications, from concept to validation.

Key Responsibilities

  • ultrasound imaging
  • team collaboration
  • concept development
  • data acquisition
  • data processing

Tasks

-Use ultrasound imaging solutions to solve real-world industrial problems. -Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers. -Explore and design innovative imaging ideas and concepts from ideation to development and validation. -Conduct research, experiment, data acquisition, and data processing.

Requirements

  • matlab
  • python
  • c++
  • verasonics
  • omniscan
  • engineering degree

What You Bring

-Understanding of different signal processing and image processing algorithms. -Experience with ultrasound research systems such as Verasonics. -Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related fields. -Relevant portfolio (past projects and publications) related to ultrasound imaging. -Hands-on experience with software and algorithm development for industrial ultrasound scanners. -Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other scientific programming languages. -Understanding of ultrasound-based Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) applications. -Hands-on experience with software and algorithm development. -Familiarity with industrial ultrasound scanners such as OmniScan. -Comfortable with C/C++ programming. -Hands-on experience running simulations and experiments to validate ideas. -Experience with industrial ultrasound simulation software such as CIVA or k-Wave. -Understanding of ultrasound imaging techniques and beamforming algorithms.

The Company

About Darkvision

-Founded in 2013 in North Vancouver, the company pioneered industrial acoustic imaging to peer inside critical assets. -Secured Series A funding and earned a Deloitte Fast 50 award. -Acquired majority stake by Koch Industries to expand and fuel R&D. -Their HADES™ downhole tool captures sub-mm 3D ultrasound data from wells thousands of feet deep at high pressure. -Projects span oil & gas well integrity, pipeline inspection, public infrastructure, and aerospace component analysis. -The in-house stack blends sensor arrays, cloud-based AI, signal processing, and photorealistic defect visualizations. -Known for delivering insights in extreme environments.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Aerospace

Manufacturing

Oil & Gas

Pipeline

Utilities

Security Clearance

-criminal background check required for successful candidates.