Senior Optical Systems Engineer
$160k - $200kCompal USA
Job Description
Job Description
Salary: $160,000-$200,000
ABOUTSYLUX
SYLUX is an innovative companyspecializing ininfrared sensing and AI- drivenperceptiontechnologies for automotive safety. The company is committed to improving vehicle awareness and recognition capabilities in darkness, fog, glare, and other low-visibility environments. By combining infrared cameras, AI algorithms, and advanced perception platforms, SYLUX helps next-generation ADAS and intelligent vehicles go beyond the limits of conventional sensors, enabling more consistent and reliable detection of pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while setting a higher benchmark for future road safety.This infrared heritage also serves as the foundation for SYLUXs expansion into broader ADASperceptionand intelligent sensing solutions.
As a brand empowered by COMPAL, SYLUXbenefits fromCompals world-class R&D, manufacturing excellence, and global supply chain capabilities. Backed by Compals extensive experience in technology innovation and cross-industry integration, SYLUXis able toaccelerate the commercialization of advanced sensing technologies and deliver practical solutions for the future of intelligent mobility and automotive safety.
OUR CULTURE
We believe innovation happens when people do what they love andhave the opportunity togrow.SYLUXis powered by some of the brightesttalentsfrom around the world, working together to push creative and technical boundaries on behalf of our clients and their products.Every day we strive to create an environment where people can grow and learn from each other, while receiving the support to dothebest while working on what they love.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking aSeniorOptical SystemsEngineerto join ourSYLUXdevelopmentteam,workbased inGoletaCalifornia.TheSeniorOpticalSystems Engineercandidatewillcontribute tothe development ofoptical basedADAScameras, includingthermalinfrared, foradvanceddriverassistancesystems.
Major responsibilities:
Developoptical systemrequirements,support customer RFQ responses,contribute to thedevelopment ofnewoptics suppliers,improvecalibrationandsimplifyimage signal processingtechniques.Verifyproduct performance goalsare metthrough analysis and hands-on testing ofhardware.Apply problem solving techniquestoresolveissues arising duringdevelopment and production. Contribute to development and application of newlower costoptics technologies toreducecost.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum10+yearsexperiencedevelopingopticalsystemsfor automotiveand/or equivalenthigh qualitycamera systems,includingoptical designs,lenscomponentdesignspecifications,sourcingand testing.
- MS/Ph.D.inOptics,Physicsand/or Systems Engineering.
- Expertisewith optical design tools.
- Highvolume camera manufacturing experience, includingvalidation,PPAP, safe-launchand 8D troubleshootingprocesses.
- Familiaritywithalternateoptics technologiesfor reducedcost, e.g.,metalensesandmulti -leveldiffractive optics.
TRAVEL:Less than
10%
BENEFITS ATSYLUXInc.
- 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
SYLUXInc. is anequal- opportunityemployer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.All employment is decidedon the basis ofqualifications, merit, and businessneedwithout regard to any protected status.
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