Meta
AR/VR
Facebook Reality Labs
Hardware
Camera Systems Validation Engineer Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and characterize imaging systems through objective and subjective image quality analysis
- Design and implement new test setups and algorithms for image quality evaluation
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure test readiness, including test chart and condition design, algorithm implementation, and hardware bring-up
- Develop and execute camera validation and test plans in coordination with vendors
- Develop automation test scripts, implement metric algorithms, and conduct data analysis using C/C++, Python, or MATLAB
- Oversee data collection, processing algorithm development, test automation, and result reporting
- Manage external vendors for test setup, design validation, design reviews, and production ramp-up
- Conduct camera debugging, root cause analysis, and problem-solving to support product development
- Communicate and report key deliverables to cross-functional teams to drive design improvements
- Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Imaging Science, Color Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in image and video quality testing, including metrics, algorithms, and evaluation methods for benchmarking or camera characterization (sensor, lens, module, and device)
- Hands-on experience in developing, implementing, and troubleshooting image quality test infrastructure, including hardware, test charts, software, automation, opto-mechanical components, motion control stages, precision alignment components, optical filters (e.g., bandpass, IR cut-off), and lenses
- Proficiency in using evaluation platforms such as DXO, Imatest, and IQ Analyzer
- Understanding of quality systems, process capability, and yield analysis
- Knowledge of camera module fabrication and familiarity with camera hardware components: image sensor, lens, IRCF, VCM/AF actuator, etc
- Familiarity with industry standard camera testing methods (MTF, shading, focus, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for operating lab systems, implementing algorithms, automating lab processes, and handling data collection and analysis
- Proficiency in statistical data analysis and familiarity with camera data analysis methodologies, including JMP
- Hands-on industry experience with Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) products
- Experience in lens and opto-mechanical design, including tolerance analysis and stray light evaluation
- Background in high-volume production and test environments
- Experience with lens metrology tools such as TriOptics ImageMaster HR, OptiCentric, Pro9/Pro10, as well as optical system metrology techniques, including colorimetry, photoradiometry, integrating spheres, and spectrophotometry
- Practical experience in prototyping with macro-scale imaging test targets, interfacing fixtures for sensor devices, and integrating off-the-shelf optomechanical components (e.g., Thorlabs, Edmund, Newport)
- Understanding of sensors and optics, including their evaluation methodologies
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