Electrical Engineer - Camera
Core
Design, bring up, test, and refine electronics for camera modules, gimbals, and imaging payloads to enable autonomous navigation and high-quality imagery in demanding environments.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (camera systems)
Builds
Camera modules, gimbal electronics, sensor boards, and related subsystems for autonomous drones
Domain
Robotics / Aerial Mobility / Imaging Systems
Required skills
Schematic capture, PCB/flex/rigid-flex layout, power electronics, mixed-signal design, digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART), lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies), failure analysis, component qualification, design review
Preferred skills
Flex/rigid-flex stackup design, MIPI CSI-2 interfaces, signal/power integrity simulation, EMC testing, Python scripting for test automation
Technologies
Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, MIPI CSI-2, I2C, SPI, UART, Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, Electronic Loads
Responsibilities
Design schematics and drive PCB/flex layouts; Integrate image sensors and camera interfaces; Design power circuits for gimbals and cameras; Select components and qualify second sources; Perform circuit analysis and simulation; Bring up boards and write test plans; Design test fixtures and measurement setups; Investigate electrical failures and drive corrective actions; Support EMC, environmental, and reliability testing; Collaborate with firmware/software teams on hardware interfaces; Write engineering reports and contribute to design reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC