Sr. Optical Designer

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is a global, close-knit community that focuses on keeping people safer everywhere through the development and integration of advanced technology.

Our Video Security & Access Control Division designs, develops, and manufactures advanced AI, video analytics, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions that shape the future of the security industry.

Senior Optical Designer – Fixed Video hardware team. Responsible for steering end‑to‑end product design and ensuring high quality for next‑generation camera portfolio.

• Lens Design – drive lens selection or custom design through third‑party suppliers.
• Camera Validation – simulation, optimization, and evaluation of lens modules, prototypes, and full production camera assembly.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration – work closely with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams on integration of the lens/sensor modules onto camera platforms.
• Transfer to Production – develop alignment standards, test jigs, and automation routines for factory assembly.
• Illumination and Stray Light Analysis – design optimization, testing, and mitigation of stray light.
• Documentation – maintain records of design decisions, test reports, and troubleshooting.

• Bachelor’s Degree in optics, physics, imaging, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in optics, physics, imaging, or a 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.

• 5+ years of experience in lens or camera design.
• Experience with lens design/illumination software such as Code V, Zemax, Light Tools, Trace Pro, Fred or similar.
• Experience writing scripts for computer vision, automation, and analysis in Matlab, Python or equivalent.
• Experience with stray light analysis, optical coatings, and related design considerations.
• Familiarity with active alignment of lenses and optical metrology instruments.

• Hybrid work requirement – candidate must reside in the Greater Vancouver Area and will work on‑site regularly.
• Position Type:
  Experienced.
• Travel Requirements:
  Under 10%.
• Relocation:
  None.
• Referral Payment Plan:
  Yes.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.