Camera Validation Engineer

Role Overview
Seeking a Camera Validation Engineer responsible for validating new camera modules and image sensors, defining and owning validation specifications, executing image quality characterization and verification, and supporting camera module bring-up from early design and prototyping through qualification and mass production for the next-generation vision systems of the 1X humanoid robot.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive camera system-level characterization of optical and electrical performance in complex robotic systems

• Design and implement robust calibration protocols and manufacturing test processes for high-precision vision systems

• Lead hardware and software vision system bring-up from prototype design through mass production

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for external vendors, driving alignment to performance requirements

• Develop specifications and objective metrics for camera validation systems

• Work closely with AI perception teams to align system requirements and feature development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

• 3+ years of relevant experience in camera and imaging systems

• Working knowledge of electrical, optical, and mechanical aspects of camera modules

• Experience with Python and C/C++

• Proficiency working in a Linux environment

• Experience with standard image quality evaluation tools and software (Such as Imatest, Image Engineering, Matlab or equivalent)

• Ability to work full-time on-site

Nice-to-Have

• Proven experience with stereo vision systems and consumer camera products

• Experience with machine learning and computer vision frameworks