Senior Optical Engineer

About Ubiquiti At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to the next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons, all while shaping the future of connectivity. Role Summary We’re looking for a senior-level Optical Hardware Engineer with deep experience in camera systems and optical design to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving the development and validation of critical optical components—ranging from lenses and sensors to IR LEDs, light guides, and PIR systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and factories to bridge design and mass production, ensuring that our optical systems not only meet performance targets but are manufacturable at scale. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, working across the product lifecycle, and turning design ideas into high-performing products, this is the role for you. Responsibilities (What he/she will do after joining UI) -Evaluate camera lens and sensor combinations; develop new test cases and verification methods. -Lead RFQ and validation processes for new lenses, lens holders, and optical modules. -Design and test IR LED illumination systems and custom light guide structures. -Develop PIR sensing and calibration approaches for motion detection products. -Collaborate with the camera factory and NPI teams to improve manufacturing flow and integrate new optical components. -Support the design and setup of optical test stations on production lines. -Drive the LED calibration process to ensure color and brightness uniformity. -Contribute to optical R&D efforts, including new technology scouting and feasibility studies. -Work with cross-functional teams (EE, ME, FW, process) to debug and optimize optical performance across development and production stages. -Lead optical hardware validation for full systems, including imaging, illumination, and sensor modules. Requirement (Must-Haves) -Strong understanding of surveillance camera functionality and optical system performance. -Practical knowledge of lens modules and how to evaluate their image quality and performance. -Familiarity with Imatest or similar image test tools; understands the principles behind test metrics (MTF, distortion, chroma, etc.). -Experience with optical simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, TracePro) for modeling and simulation. -Hands-on experience in lens or illumination system design. -Experience working with camera module production processes and factory validation flows. -Comfortable collaborating with manufacturing teams to improve yield and optical alignment. -Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python or MATLAB) for test automation and data analysis. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, EE, or related field. -6+ years of experience testing or validating optical components or systems. Preferred Qualifications -Familiar with PIR design, IR LED arrays, and thermal/range optimization. -Involvement in camera product development cycles (EVT/DVT/PVT) and mass production ramp-up. -Experience with Active Alignment (AA) processes and fine-tuning camera module assembly. -Background in LED calibration systems and test fixture design for optical components. 10+ years of relevant industry experience.