Job details
Salary from $100,000 a year
Full job description
Owl labs is hiring a senior camera engineer to join our engineering teamThe ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of camera system developmentThis role will be a key part of a highly collaborative team developing camera and image processing systems.
What you`ll do
In this role you will drive the development of novel camera systems that enable our groundbreaking remote collaboration toolsYou will be responsible for architecture, design, development, test, and qualification of the camera systems for owl products.
Perform system-level analysis and modeling of camera and image processing systems.
Own the system architecture, lens design, image sensor subsystem design, and testing for camera systems.
Work with the design vendor (odm) to design, tune, qualify, and manufacture the lens and camera module.
Participate in system integration tasks such as interactions with the isp, hardware, firmware and software teams
Work with the operations team to:
Define and bring up production processes to test image quality.
Identify and manage relationships with suppliers and external development resources.
Follow industry trends and technologies to keep our designs at the forefront of what is possible.
Qualifications
Bs or ms in a relevant field (ee, me, imaging science, optics, or physics).
10+ years of experience in lens design and camera systems which have shipped high volume (over 100k/yr)
Strong experience and familiarity with the following technologies:
Optics and lenses
Cmos image sensors
Image signal processing with isps and/or fpgas
Extensive experience with partnering with odm/vendor to design, validate, and manufacture camera module designs which include the lens, optomechanical barrel, and image sensor pcb.
Extensive experience with distortion control, mtf measurements, stray light control, and other key optical concepts.
Proficiency in zemax, matlab, matlab communication with zemax.
Good matlab programming skills on digital image processing and data analysis.
Extensive experience with making design vs manufacturability tradeoffs for dfm and the capability of the image quality testers available in the industry.
Familiar with image sensor manufacturing technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage and integration into camera systems.
Extensive experience with creating test plans as well as hands on testing of engineering samples during evt, dvt, and pvt phases.
Experience with transitioning designs into volume production.
Experience with building relationships with component suppliers.
System level thinker who can also be detail oriented.
Effective communication skills.
Strong knowledge of camera module operation.
Experience with prototyping solutions, camera testing methodology & production-level testing environments.
Able to travel internationally.
A plus to have familiarity with general industry trends and technical challenges.
Ability to bring up extensive optical system simulations to drive cross-functional design decisions.
The best candidates will share examples of:
Grit & resilience.
Empathy.
Problem-solving.
Work ethic.
Drive.
Curiosity.
Teamwork & collaboration with peers/co-workers.
A measurable history of performance.
Self-awareness & coachability.
Owl labs is over 40% remote and headquarters are based in boston, maThis role can be either an on-site or remote positionPlease specify in your applicationOur team is currently working 100% remote due to covid-19.
Owl labs is an equal opportunity employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environmentWe invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting processIf you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.
Who we are
Owl labs is a collaborative tech company, creating an equalized meeting and learning experience for all, wherever participants may bePowering hybrid teams and remote work is in our dnaOwl labs has been a leader when it comes to celebrating and connecting hybrid teams and classrooms - meaning both in-office and remote workers, in-room students and at-home learningWe`re best known for the meeting owl product line, a smart 360 camera, mic, speaker all-in-one solutionSitting in the center of the table, the meeting owl uses vision and voice recognition to shift the camera to focus on who`s speaking, giving all participants a feeling as if they`re in the same roomWith the continued rise of hybrid teams and remote workers, our products allow for better collaboration and productivity no matter your location.
Our award-winning product, the meeting owl pro, was named one of time magazine`s 100 best inventions of 2020 and has been recognized by ces innovation awards 2020, red dot design awards 2020, sxsw innovation awards 2020Our team was recognized as an incBest workplaces 2020 and 2021 and named on the esteemed inc.`s editor`s list.
