In this role, the staff camera image quality engineer will drive the development of best-in-class camera systems for deployment in Rivian vehicles. This is a high impact role as these camera systems serve all aspects of autonomy, driver assistance and driver convenience. The staff camera image quality engineer would be a highly competent hardware engineer, as well as having solid working knowledge of optics, image sensor, image quality, image signal processor, and software programming.
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Drive the requirements of automotive cameras by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Work with contract manufacturers to develop camera products from prototype to mass production.
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Define and execute in-house validation protocols to evaluate camera quality against specifications.
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Lead the validation and integration of cameras in vehicle platforms.
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MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Imaging Sciences, or related fields.
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5+ years of working experience in relevant fields.
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Experience driving camera system definitions for automotive cameras.
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Deep understanding of all aspects of camera technology including sensor, lens, optics, and image signal processor (ISP).
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Experience in developing camera image quality metrics and test protocols.
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Experience in analyzing performance of complex hardware and software systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience working on both RGB and IR cameras.
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Experience working with contract manufacturing partners.
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Experience with developing camera modules for high volume productions.
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Proficient with programming in Python.
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Strong project management skills.
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Familiar with issue tracking tools.
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Outstanding communication skills.
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Ability to work at a fast pace and collaborate well with cross functional teams.