Senior Vision Systems Engineer

We’re seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to own optical, photonic, and imaging systems for next-generation medical devices. This is a core R&D role spanning sensor selection, optics, illumination, embedded firmware bring-up, and validation
, from early prototypes through production.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment alongside electrical, mechanical, software, and clinical teams, with real influence over system architecture and technical direction.

• Lead development of optical, photonic, and vision subsystems for medical imaging
• Design, prototype, integrate, and test imaging systems (sensors, optics, illumination)
• Own image acquisition firmware support and hardware bring-up (Linux, MIPI, I²C, SPI)
• Build and operate an internal optics & imaging lab (MTF, SNR, radiometry, IQ testing)
• Drive opto-mechanical integration, alignment, tolerances, and DFM
• Partner cross-functionally and support regulatory, V&V, and DHF activities

• 5+ years in optics, photonics, imaging, or vision systems (med device strongly preferred)
• Proven hands-on lab, prototyping, and testing experience
• Experience with image sensors, illumination (LED/laser/NIR), and IQ metrics
• Exposure to embedded firmware and imaging interfaces
• Comfortable in ambiguity; startup or early-stage experience a plus

• Own a core technology, not a small component
• Heavy hands-on R&D with real clinical impact
• Early-stage medtech with novel technology and equity upside