Camera Engineer

Highlights

• Own the imaging stack from photon to bit feeding field-deployed defence AI.
• Take camera designs from prototype through to operational deployment.
• Test performance hands-on in the lab under varying real-world conditions.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support
• Regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
• Hands-on onboarding building company-wide tooling

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven engineer with a background in opto-electronic systems who thrives hands-on in the lab and cares about building ethical defence AI for democracies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical, Computer, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Track record taking complex opto-electronic systems from prototype to production
• Practical knowledge of opto-mechanical design, thermal management and optical alignment
• Strong understanding of imaging physics: lens selection, MTF, CMOS sensors, quantum efficiency and noise
• System-level synchronisation experience with PTP, PPS and hardware triggers
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust for low-level firmware and hardware-software debug