Tesla · 3 months ago
Staff Optical Systems Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $256K/yrTesla is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to join their Camera Hardware Engineering team, responsible for the development of new imaging lenses and managing the full lifecycle of camera systems for vehicles and robotics. The role involves designing lens specifications, conducting analyses, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality and performance in camera modules.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
Experience with MATLAB/Python a plus
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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