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Research Scientist

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) Full time

At NDI, our mission is built around using our measurement technologies to improve medical procedures and patients’ lives. This requires product innovation that is achieved through fostering collaboration, trust, and strong relationships. At NDI, you will work with talented people who are ready and willing to push their limits in an environment where learning and exploring new ways of doing things is valued as much or more than experience. We are proud of our heritage, culture and international growth over the past 44 years and are honoured to be a valued partner with the world’s leading medical companies.

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**Role Summary**:
Our research team members come from diverse backgrounds and take on a wide variety of challenges. If you’re passionate about improving patient lives with groundbreaking navigation and measurement technologies, this is the place to be.

**Scope of Responsibilities**:
**Focus Area: Measurement and System Accuracy**
- Design, evaluate and execute experiments to determine and characterize key performance parameters for system accuracy and characterization. Simulations and hands-on experiments inform design choices, new system understandings, as well as external communication. Analyze data and drive actionable insights that lead to meaningful feature enhancements and communication.

**Drive Navigation Innovation**

**Develop Concepts and Prototypes**
- Develop and test prototypes and protocols that explore new concepts, use cases, or validate technical approaches. Translate experimental outcomes into actionable insights that inform product development and research direction.

**Deliver Spatial Measurement Pipelines and Data Analyses**

**Communicate Findings**
- Communicate findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders relating to experimental findings, system behaviour, and technologies in the form of whitepapers, technical reports, draft specifications, and presentations.

**Lead Technology Foresight**
- Monitor trends, generate insights, and contribute to the evolution of our technology roadmap. Remain current on research in relevant fields (e.g., metrology, surgical navigation, computer vision, AI). Interface with customer-facing teams and attend technical conferences to gather insights. Cultivate hands-on experiences with cutting edge technologies.

**Team Participation**
- Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of internal research tools, libraries, and lab spaces. Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, product managers, and other developers. Review team-member’s work and participate in ideation and scoping conversations.

**Education and Professional Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an asset.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op placements, academic research, or industry work.
- Strong hands-on skills in experimental design, and prototyping.
- Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making and practical statistics.
- Familiarity with linear algebra, computational geometry, and foundational computer vision concepts.

**Desired Characteristics/Additional Assets**:

- Technologically agile, with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and workflows.
- Self-motivated and curious, with a passion for continuous learning and problem solving.
- Clear and candid communicator with strong organizational skills.
- Collaborative team player who builds consensus and contributes to a positive team dynamic.

**Why Choose NDI**:

- Generous employer-paid benefits package.
- Company-wide bonus program and annual salary reviews.
- Competitive salary with a Registered Retirement Savings Plan match of up to 4%.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- It is common in many positions to work in a hybrid model, where flexibility and autonomy are supported by a combination of remote and in-office work.
- Starting at 3 weeks’ vacation plus a company-wide Holiday shut-down in December.
- Employee social and engagement events throughout the year.
- Subsidized professional development and training opportunities.
- A Waterloo Region 2025 Top Employer.
- Growing global company with offices in Waterloo, Vermont, Germany, and Hong Kong.
- Close to GRT and ION stops with free on-site parking.

**Being a Part of our Team**:
When you walk through our doors, you will find an open-concept office that promotes collaborative teamwork and fresh ideas. We enjoy tackling new challenges and developing new pathways to serve our customers. We are looking for innovative, hard-working individuals who don’t see this as just a job, but as a career choice. If this sounds like you, our HR team would love to hear from you.