Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Optical Systems Engineer - Vision Hardware

Hardware Systems IntegrationUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong knowledge of lens design and metrology.
Proficiency in lens design using Zemax, CODE V, or similar tools.
Experience with stray-light analysis using FRED, LightTools, SPEOS, or similar tools.
Experience with lens characterization and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of opto-mechanics.
Strong technical leadership skills and ability to drive vendors.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design and integrate new lens designs into CMOS imager-based camera modules.
Analyze the impact of optical elements on camera image quality.
Define and maintain lens specifications and standardize end-of-line OQC/IQC specifications.
Drive suppliers to meet lens specifications and work with them from prototyping through manufacturing.
Communicate design decisions cross-functionally and conduct design reviews.
Contribute to speeding up optical design and analysis workflows using automation tools.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with MATLAB or Python.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	288114
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are looking for an Optical Systems Engineer to join the Camera Hardware Engineering team. The candidate will manage a diverse set of responsibilities including the development of new imaging lenses, creating lens specifications, perform stray light and tolerance analyses and drive lens bring up from design through mass production for the next generation of camera systems. The camera hardware engineering team manages the full development lifecycle of camera systems for Tesla’s vehicle and robotics platforms. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Design and integrate new lens designs into CMOS imager-based camera modules
Fully analyze the impact of optical elements on camera image quality
Define and maintain lens specifications and standardize end-of-line OQC/IQC specifications
Drive suppliers to meet lens specifications and work with them from prototyping through manufacturing
Work cross functionally to communicate design decisions and conduct design reviews
Contribute to speeding up optical design and analysis workflows via automation tools

Job Requirements

Strong knowledge of lens design and metrology
Proficiency in lens design using Zemax, CODE V etc.
Experience with straylight analysis using FRED, LightTools, SPEOS etc.
Experience with lens characterization and instrumentation
Working knowledge of opto-mechanics
Strong technical leadership skills, ability to drive vendors and a go-getter attitude where anything that does not violate physics is possible
Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
Experience with MATLAB/Python a plus

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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