Senior Optical Designer

Motorola Solutions•Vancouver, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Motorola Solutions’ Fixed Video hardware team is seeking an experienced Senior Optical Designer to join our optics group. You’ll have the opportunity to steer the end-to-end product design and ensure high quality of our broad portfolio of next generation cameras.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
4+ years of experience in optics, physics, imaging, or related technical field
Strong understanding of geometrical optics, aberration theory and MTF testing
Technical understanding of cameras/photography and design considerations for a security application
Strong written documentation skills and ability to communicate optical concepts to non-engineers
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects
Bachelors Degree
3+ years of experience in optics, physics, imaging, or related field

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in the area of lens or camera design
Experience with lens design/illumination software such as Code V, Zemax, LightTools, TracePro, Fred or similar
Experience writing scripts for computer vision, automation and analysis in Matlab, Python or equivalent with or without AI copilot
Experience with stray light analysis, optical coatings and related design considerations
Familiarity with active alignment of lenses and optical metrology instruments

Responsibilities

Drive lens selection or custom design through third-party suppliers
Simulation, optimization and evaluation of lens modules, prototypes, and full production camera assembly
Work closely with mechanical, electrical and firmware teams on integration of the lens/sensor modules onto our camera platforms
Develop alignment standards, test jigs and automation routines for factory assembly
Design optimization, testing and mitigation of stray light
Maintain records of design decisions, test reports and troubleshooting