Camera System Engineer

Job Title

Camera System Engineer

Role Summary

Design and deliver camera, depth-sensing, and illumination modules (including thermal imaging) from new-technology initiatives (NTI) through new-product introduction (NPI). Own technical architecture, module requirements, vendor evaluation, system integration, qualification, and mass-production ramp working with cross-functional internal teams and offshore manufacturers.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Requires 6+ years of industry experience in optical sensing modules for consumer electronics or similar high-volume products.

Responsibilities

Primary technical owner responsible for end-to-end module delivery and cross-functional coordination.

• Serve as technical DRI for imaging/illumination modules from solution exploration through design, build, qualification, and ramp.
• Define and translate product features into system, module, and component-level requirements (frame rate, resolution, size, cost, power, etc.).
• Evaluate detectors, sensors, and vendor solutions; select components and define module specifications.
• Lead packaging, assembly definition, and test methods for consumer-grade mass production.
• Coordinate across architecture, sensor, mechanical, electrical, optical, validation, testing, quality, reliability, and system software teams.
• Work with offshore vendors and module integrators on bring-up, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and factory quality improvement.
• Perform DFMEA/PFMEA, design verification, and optical/module testing; own failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Analyze build and test data to validate designs and drive iterative improvements; maintain technical documentation and report status to stakeholders.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to vendors and manufacturing sites as needed.

Requirements

Must-have technical experience and skills for immediate contribution.

• 6+ years industry experience in optical sensing modules (camera modules, depth/ToF, structured light, stereo, active illumination) for consumer/high-volume products.
• Proven experience as a camera-module technical owner or equivalent end-to-end module ownership, including NTI to NPI transitions.
• Experience with packaging technology, assembly, and test methods at mass-production scale for camera, illumination, and projector modules.
• Familiarity with CMOS image sensors, thermal sensors, and illuminators (LED, VCSEL).
• Experience conducting detailed DFMEA and PFMEA and performing optical testing of modules.
• Experience working with offshore vendors and module integrators in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to translate product features into system/module/component requirements and to handle complex, ambiguous problems across large cross-functional teams.
• Nice-to-have: High-volume consumer electronics product development experience; reliability testing knowledge; multi-modal sensing and sensor-fusion experience; experience integrating AI tools to optimize workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Meta Platforms

Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, United States

American technology company that develops social networking products (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and invests in virtual/augmented reality hardware and software through Reality Labs, focusing on connectivity, advertising, and immersive computing experiences.