Senior Scientist - Quantum Sensing, Photonics Human Interface Technology

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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Who we're looking for

Toyota's Electronics Research Department (ERD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Scientist.

• Research data science methodologies in the scientific literature, down-select best approaches, and suggest novel extensions or brand-new methodologies.
• Utilize programming languages (such as Python) to benchmark existing machine learning approaches, develop novel approaches, and handle data sets including loading, pre-processing, and saving.
• Determine data collection best practices for physiological data to down-select best existing data sets or construct data collection plans.
• Collaborate with vendors and/or university partners to monitor and execute data collection plans.
• Develop control architecture for sensor systems, especially quantum sensors to conduct measurements and collect long term data for training of neural networks.
• Apply machine learning approaches to process sensor output data to complete sparse data sets or improve sensor performance.
• Publish your results in competitive scientific journals and conferences.
• Stay abreast of the most recent advancements in scientific literature related to data science methods for affective state, physiological signals, and sensor data processing.
• Communicate research results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and through visualizations.
• Project Management: plan, execute, and monitor project timelines toward goal achievement. Provide status and engage regularly with stakeholders, including reports to Japanese counterparts up to the executive level.
• Facilitate communication with university research partners to obtain status updates and help guide project progress towards phase goals.
• Mentor junior-level members in best research practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve our existing computational resources and optimize our virtual environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and engage in new research areas (e.g., quantum science) and apply skills to new fields.

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, System OR Controls Engineering; OR equivalent degree.
• Experience in test bench setup and sensor data collection (e.g., utilizing vendor data acquisition systems or DAQ, etc.).
• Experience in independently developing, testing, and validating research level code and software.
• Understanding of machine learning and deep learning approaches, including recent developments such as resent, S4, and transformers.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and common machine learning libraries such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Deep understanding of evaluation of affective state and pre-processing various bio-signals.
• Understanding of programming for microcontrollers or other embedded devices, hardware timing and synchronization of multiple devices.
• Experience with rapid problem investigation, root-cause investigation, and negotiations with stakeholders.
• Professional experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences.

• Basic understanding of quantum communication concepts and their mathematical representation.
• Basic understanding of quantum spin-defect phenomena, their control and practical measurement methods.
• Experience in managing large datasets.
• Experience with developing neural interfaces for control of systems in-vehicle, such as SSVEP methods.
• Experience with patent processes, especially interfacing with legal support to construct broad and effective patent applications based on research ideas.
• Experience with micro-controller based medical wearables, such as developing firmware for 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Professional experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences.

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)