Camera engineer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Camera engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in camera engineer job postings.
Sample camera engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- Experience with designing and building cameras.
- Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting techniques.
- Knowledge of camera components and their applications.
- Strong understanding of camera systems.
Sample required camera engineer soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Camera engineer job description example 1
Zoox camera engineer job description
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
In this role, Zoox is looking for a candidate with a strong background in camera module development from design to production. In this role, candidates are expected to own and maintain the Zoox camera specification. Regularly engage and lead technical relationships with camera and component suppliers. Support internal engineering teams with technical decision-making and definition of test plans. Provide regular technical status reports to upper-level management.
ResponsibilitiesDrive camera module end to end activities with a holistic understanding of camera module hardware Manage camera builds - manufacturing process, End of line testing, IQC/OQC testing and test specifications Collaborate with cross functional teams (TPM, optics, ME, EE, SW and Integration teams) to communicate, drive and provide solutions to technical issues Drive technical conversations with suppliers and internal core teams in a regular basis Provide summary of technical blockers/issues to the management Lead Research and development work for next generation cameras
QualificationsB.S. in Optics, Physics, or EE3-5 years of technical leadership in designing, building and integration of CamerasExperience guiding camera module hardware from requirements to high-volume production Experience with development, qualification, and reliability testing of camera modules Experience integrating cameras with complex hardware/software platforms Strong technical documentation and communication skills Ability to thrive in ambiguity
Bonus QualificationsRequirement management tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion) Familiarity with PPAP, ISO 26262, AEC Q100, ISO1675
Vaccine Mandate
Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the earlier of (1) April 15 or (2) within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.
Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant's ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
In this role, Zoox is looking for a candidate with a strong background in camera module development from design to production. In this role, candidates are expected to own and maintain the Zoox camera specification. Regularly engage and lead technical relationships with camera and component suppliers. Support internal engineering teams with technical decision-making and definition of test plans. Provide regular technical status reports to upper-level management.
ResponsibilitiesDrive camera module end to end activities with a holistic understanding of camera module hardware Manage camera builds - manufacturing process, End of line testing, IQC/OQC testing and test specifications Collaborate with cross functional teams (TPM, optics, ME, EE, SW and Integration teams) to communicate, drive and provide solutions to technical issues Drive technical conversations with suppliers and internal core teams in a regular basis Provide summary of technical blockers/issues to the management Lead Research and development work for next generation cameras
QualificationsB.S. in Optics, Physics, or EE3-5 years of technical leadership in designing, building and integration of CamerasExperience guiding camera module hardware from requirements to high-volume production Experience with development, qualification, and reliability testing of camera modules Experience integrating cameras with complex hardware/software platforms Strong technical documentation and communication skills Ability to thrive in ambiguity
Bonus QualificationsRequirement management tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion) Familiarity with PPAP, ISO 26262, AEC Q100, ISO1675
Vaccine Mandate
Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the earlier of (1) April 15 or (2) within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.
Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant's ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Follow us on LinkedIn
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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Camera engineer job description example 2
Quest Global camera engineer job description
Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
**Camera Testing Engineer**
**Roles & Responsibilities:**
+ Understanding of CE Devices Architecture
+ Develop testing requirement documents, testing setup requirements, and testing architecture required for each test.
+ Identify, test, track and report KPI trends over the course of the projects
+ Diagnose issues, report defects, and propose regression tests to discover reoccurrences
+ Experience with test planning, test designing and execution, performance and stress testing, implementing and maintaining quality test automation
+ Testing of devices at different thermal and environment conditions (for eg. Setup based on different env conditions)
**Required Skills (Technical Competency):**
+ System and functional level testing of Camera level use cases
+ Different scenarios involving Plastic and Glass + Plastic lens
+ Test setup specific for Camera testing
+ Testing in different thermal and other env scenarios
41643BR
**Job Type:**
Full Time-Regular
**Assignment Country:**
United States
**Total Years of Exp:**
9 **Education Type:**
B.E/B.Tech/BS-Electrical and Electronics Engineering
**Assignment State:**
CALIFORNIA
**Assignment Location:**
Sunnyvale
**Experience Level:**
Mid Level
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
**Camera Testing Engineer**
**Roles & Responsibilities:**
+ Understanding of CE Devices Architecture
+ Develop testing requirement documents, testing setup requirements, and testing architecture required for each test.
+ Identify, test, track and report KPI trends over the course of the projects
+ Diagnose issues, report defects, and propose regression tests to discover reoccurrences
+ Experience with test planning, test designing and execution, performance and stress testing, implementing and maintaining quality test automation
+ Testing of devices at different thermal and environment conditions (for eg. Setup based on different env conditions)
**Required Skills (Technical Competency):**
+ System and functional level testing of Camera level use cases
+ Different scenarios involving Plastic and Glass + Plastic lens
+ Test setup specific for Camera testing
+ Testing in different thermal and other env scenarios
41643BR
**Job Type:**
Full Time-Regular
**Assignment Country:**
United States
**Total Years of Exp:**
9 **Education Type:**
B.E/B.Tech/BS-Electrical and Electronics Engineering
**Assignment State:**
CALIFORNIA
**Assignment Location:**
Sunnyvale
**Experience Level:**
Mid Level
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Camera engineer job description example 3
Cleo camera engineer job description
Cleo Robotics specializes in unconventional robotic systems equipped with cutting-edge sensing and intelligence in a tiny package to operate in dangerous and difficult to reach environments. Our customers span across various industries including Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Public Safety and Manufacturing.
We're a growing team of experts in robotics and autonomous systems with diverse backgrounds and skills. Our mission is to build safe drones that can operate where no other robot can for collecting critical data that can save lives and decrease costs.
If you get excited about solving big problems and building robots straight from science fiction, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role might be for you!
The Role:
Improvements to the Dronut's image and video capture capabilities and enhancing its vision based intelligence are critical to unlocking this technology's full potential. You will be responsible for selecting and implementing cutting edge camera sensors, and tuning the cameras for optimal performance in various lighting conditions.
Responsibilities:
Design electronics related to camera sensors, with a focus on CMOS image sensors, high-speed serial interfaces and low-noise power supplies
Develop image sensor requirements and work closely with vendors on qualification of new sensors and electrical hardware design and implementation
Work with the Image Signal Processing pipeline to design and implement camera interface and processing software
Design, code, review, and test camera related software features across all layers of the camera stack, including Android applications, Camera HAL and Linux kernel
Write image stabilization software and tune camera parameters to improve image and video quality under varying conditions
Work closely with the perception and autonomy engineering teams to select image sensors for SLAM and optical flow.
Requirements
BS or higher in Engineering with 2+ years of experience with electronic system design and image sensor integration, bring up, tuning and testing
In depth knowledge of camera sensors including global shutter and LWIR imagers
Experience in writing camera drivers for Linux based operating systems
Industry experience and in-depth understanding of camera algorithms and camera systems including CMOS image sensors and LWIR imagers
Solid software engineering foundation with high proficiency in C++/C and a commitment to writing clean and well architected code
Bonus Points for:
Experience in developing and implementing compression and streaming software using RTSP and similar protocols
Knowledge of video compression standards, video quality metrics, common video tools and video frameworks
Experience with camera recording
Familiarity with video operations such as scaling, color and format conversion
Experience with using tools and libraries such as OpenCV and GStreamer for image stability and streaming applications
Experience developing image pipelines with with the Qualcomm Spectra ISP
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Company holidays
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
We're a growing team of experts in robotics and autonomous systems with diverse backgrounds and skills. Our mission is to build safe drones that can operate where no other robot can for collecting critical data that can save lives and decrease costs.
If you get excited about solving big problems and building robots straight from science fiction, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role might be for you!
The Role:
Improvements to the Dronut's image and video capture capabilities and enhancing its vision based intelligence are critical to unlocking this technology's full potential. You will be responsible for selecting and implementing cutting edge camera sensors, and tuning the cameras for optimal performance in various lighting conditions.
Responsibilities:
Design electronics related to camera sensors, with a focus on CMOS image sensors, high-speed serial interfaces and low-noise power supplies
Develop image sensor requirements and work closely with vendors on qualification of new sensors and electrical hardware design and implementation
Work with the Image Signal Processing pipeline to design and implement camera interface and processing software
Design, code, review, and test camera related software features across all layers of the camera stack, including Android applications, Camera HAL and Linux kernel
Write image stabilization software and tune camera parameters to improve image and video quality under varying conditions
Work closely with the perception and autonomy engineering teams to select image sensors for SLAM and optical flow.
Requirements
BS or higher in Engineering with 2+ years of experience with electronic system design and image sensor integration, bring up, tuning and testing
In depth knowledge of camera sensors including global shutter and LWIR imagers
Experience in writing camera drivers for Linux based operating systems
Industry experience and in-depth understanding of camera algorithms and camera systems including CMOS image sensors and LWIR imagers
Solid software engineering foundation with high proficiency in C++/C and a commitment to writing clean and well architected code
Bonus Points for:
Experience in developing and implementing compression and streaming software using RTSP and similar protocols
Knowledge of video compression standards, video quality metrics, common video tools and video frameworks
Experience with camera recording
Familiarity with video operations such as scaling, color and format conversion
Experience with using tools and libraries such as OpenCV and GStreamer for image stability and streaming applications
Experience developing image pipelines with with the Qualcomm Spectra ISP
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Company holidays
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024