Principal iToF & Camera Systems Engineer

Job Summary:

Are you an expert in depth-sensing technology who bridges the gap between hardware physics, software simulation, and real-world camera design?

onsemi is looking for a Principal Image Sensor & Camera Systems Engineer specializing in Indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) systems. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our 3D sensing roadmap-developing models for iToF pixels, defining active illumination subsystems, and architecting the reference designs that power next-generation depth cameras, driver monitoring systems (DMS), and eye-tracking applications.

Performance Objectives:

• iToF Software Modeling: Architect, write, and automate sensor models, validate sensor and iToF depth-calculation software pipelines.
• Build 3D Camera Systems: Collaborate in the development of cutting-edge iToF camera modules, evaluation boards, proof-of-concepts, and high-performance customer demonstrators.
• Define Subsystem Specs: Establish precise engineering specs for active illumination modules (VCSELs/LEDs), modulation frequencies, optical bandpass filters, lenses, and specialized PCBs.
• Validate & Calibrate: Perform hands-on lab characterization of iToF modules, writing custom software scripts to analyze hardware test data, sensor noise, and depth accuracy.
• Bridge Tech & Market: Collaborate globally across engineering and marketing teams to translate client 3D sensing requirements into next-generation image sensor technologies.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of industry experience as a camera systems engineer, optical systems engineer, or 3D sensing engineer.
• iToF Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of Indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) sensor architectures, including continuous-wave modulation, demodulation pixels, and active illumination concepts.
• Code & Simulation Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ applied to scientific computing, numerical analysis, pixel performance modeling, or depth-mapping software.
• Target Applications: Hands-on experience with active illumination camera systems such as depth cameras, driver monitoring systems (DMS), eye-tracking, or similar time-of-flight systems.
• Education: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) pixel performance modeling, numerical analysis of electro-optical devices, or semiconductor physics simulation.
  • Experience in VCSEL/illumination optics design, iToF spatial/temperature calibration, or high-speed hardware board design.

• Bonus Points:

  • Hands-on experience with CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) pixel performance modeling, numerical analysis of electro-optical devices, or semiconductor physics simulation.
    • Experience in VCSEL/illumination optics design, iToF spatial/temperature calibration, or high-speed hardware board design.