Senior Optical Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join our SYLUX development team , work based in Goleta California .

The Senior Optical Systems Engineer candidate will contribute to the development of optical based ADAS cameras , including thermal infrared, for advanced driver assistance systems .

Major responsibilities:

Develop optical system r equirement s, support customer RFQ responses, contribute to the develop ment of new optics suppliers , improve calibration and simplify image signal processing techniques .

V erify product performance goals are met through analysis and hands-on testing of hardware .

Apply problem solving tech niques to resolve issues arising during development and production .

Contribute to development and application of new lower cost opti cs technologies to reduce cost .

• Minimum 10 + years experience develop ing optical systems for automotive and/or equivalent high quality camera systems , including optical design s , lens component design specifications, sourcing and testing .
• MS /Ph.D. in Optics , Physics and/or Systems Engineering .
• Expertise with optical design tools.
• High volume camera manufacturing exper ience, in cluding validation, PPAP , safe- launch and 8D troubleshooting processes.
• Familiarity with alternate optics technologies for reduced cost , e.g., metalen ses and m ulti-level diffractive optics.

• Medical, dental vision and prescription drug insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Excellent 401k plan with matching contributions
• Generous PTO policy
• Company paid holidays

SYLUX Inc . is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to any protected status .