Senior Hardware Camera Engineer, ADAS

$133,400 - $200,200/Yr

Lucid Motors - Newark, CA

Full-time - Senior

Newark, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Camera Engineer at Lucid Motors, you will be instrumental in developing advanced imaging solutions for luxury electric vehicles, focusing on camera systems for advanced driver assistance. This role involves leading the integration of cutting-edge image sensor prototypes and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality camera hardware design and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and integration of state-of-the-art image sensor prototypes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners on camera hardware design, prototyping, qualification, and production.
• Develop comprehensive camera specifications and requirements for design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Define and implement inter-system communication protocols for vehicle sensors.
• Oversee vehicle-level verification, validation, and tuning of sensor hardware.
• Contribute to sensor calibration and production manufacturing processes.
• Work cross-functionally with Product Design, Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, and Optical Design teams.
• Conduct thorough camera sub-system validation and testing, including image quality, electrical, and mechanical assessments.
• Lead troubleshooting and diagnostic efforts using advanced tools.
• Perform failure analysis and debugging of camera hardware at module and product levels.
• Design and implement methodologies to identify, reproduce, and resolve complex design challenges.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in camera hardware development, prototyping, and testing.
• Proven expertise in camera module design principles and image quality fundamentals.
• Strong background in designing and performing laboratory experiments for camera testing.
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical/EMC validation testing.
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle communication networks (automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN).
• Experience with sensor calibration and validation methods.
• Proficiency in optical studies for image sensor and lens combinations.
• Familiarity with camera-related SerDes architecture and GMSL2 video interface.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ANSYS SPEOS optical simulation tools.
• Knowledge of automotive regulations and functional safety standards (FMVSS111, ISO 26262).
• Proficiency in Vector tools and applications (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vflash).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual incentive program