Senior Optics Engineer

Key Responsibilities: • Own the optical design, integration, and qualification of camera systems used in high-performance drones. • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to ensure seamless system-level performance. • Define and validate lens, sensor, and module-level specifications, ensuring optimal image quality and alignment. • Work closely with contract manufacturers and component suppliers in Taiwan and the broader APAC region to ensure production consistency, process capability, and quality control. • Develop and oversee camera assembly processes, including optical alignment, calibration, and end-of-line testing. • Diagnose and resolve complex image quality or optical performance issues using lab and field data. • Support new product introduction (NPI) and ramp-up activities, including DFX, EVT/DVT/PVT, and supplier readiness. • Participate in design reviews and provide critical feedback on optical tolerances, materials, and manufacturability. • Provide expert guidance on optical trade-offs, imaging pipelines, and sensor selection. • Coordinate with global engineering teams, with some flexibility to support overlapping USA hours. Requirements: • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Imaging Science, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in optical system design, testing, and manufacturing, preferably for imaging products (e.g., drones, cameras, mobile devices, AR/VR). • Deep understanding of lens design, camera module integration, optical tolerancing, and sensor alignment. • Hands-on experience with Zemax, Code V, LightTools, or equivalent optical simulation tools. • Familiar with MTF, SFR, distortion, chromatic aberration, and other key imaging metrics. • Experience working with CMs or ODMs in Asia on high-precision optical assemblies. • Strong understanding of optical manufacturing processes, from prototype to mass production. • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug optical and image quality issues in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and time zones. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in drone, aerospace, or consumer electronics industries involving embedded camera systems. • Familiarity with ISP tuning, HDR, autofocus systems, and camera module testing. • Knowledge of laser systems, structured light, or multispectral imaging is a plus. What We Offer: • A chance to shape the next generation of autonomous aerial imaging systems. • Work in a role that blends high-precision optical design with hands-on manufacturing collaboration. • Be part of a fast-moving, technically elite team pushing the boundaries of drone-based vision.