Advanced Optical Sensor Test & Development Engineer

About the role

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for an expert Engineer to join our Advanced Optical Sensor Team (Camera and Lidar) and help us build the best automated vehicles in the world.

Lead the development testing of optical components and modules for AV and ADAS features. Responsible for accelerated technology introduction, specifying requirements, evaluation of designs, analysis, development, and testing of camera and lidar sensors as a part of development projects where creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment. Exercises technical direction over engineering support personnel in testing of these camera components and modules. Capable of managing and leading numerous projects with high degree of difficulty. Exercises independent judgment, with minimal input from supervisor.

Responsibilities

· Develop and test AV and ADAS cameras and Lidar technologies that will integrate into a targeted vehicle application

· Strong focus on camera technologies which includes imager, image signal processing (ISP), lens design, and packaging.

· Works closely with Research and Development, software developers, validation engineers, HMI engineers, network engineers and suppliers to develop components and systems to support functions and features.

· Support advance technical work that develops new technologies on camera and Lidar features.

· Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers.

· Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products.

· Performs image quality testing and analysis (e.g., HDR, noise, color accuracy)

· Performs camera and Lidar interface testing and analysis (e.g., communication, latency, FPS)

· Conducts advanced image sensor evaluations and benchmarking studies.

· Develops test tools (HW and SW), procedures for evaluating prospective imaging technologies.

· Integration and setup of new camera and Lidar lab test equipment (e.g., charts, light sources, measurement devices)

· Maintains existing camera lab test equipment and instrumentation (e.g., calibration, software updates)

· Collaborates with Camera and Lidar Technology Specialists on defining test metrics, pass/fail criteria, and test methodologies for various imaging technologies.

· Collaborates with Camera and Lidar DREs and Performance Engineers to identify issues with production intent camera components (HW and FW)

· Documents performance analysis reports of various imaging technologies.

· Documents test procedures, best practice guides, and safe operating procedures for various lab tools and instruments.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Chemistry and 3+ years of engineering experience in a related field

· 3+ years of development and/or lab test experience of automotive camera systems