Senior Camera System Design Engineer; m​/f​/d

• Stuttgart
• Permanent
• Full-time

Desay SV Automotive Europe GmbH is headquartered in Weimar, Germany, and is a technology specialist for the original equipment of vehicles with electronics, antenna and software solutions. Through our subsidiary Antenna Technology Center (Europe) ATC GmbH we offer sophisticated antenna measurements and services. Our corporate culture is characterized by dynamism, diversity, openness and fairness.

With our own research, development and production we stand for highest quality and reliability. Desay SV Europe is part of Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. based in China, a leading, stock exchange-listed provider of mobility solutions in the fields of Smart Cabin, Smart Drive and Smart Service. As a top 100 supplier and with its high level of technology expertise, Desay SV supports car manufacturers worldwide in their mobility transformation, making driving safer, more comfortable and more efficient.

• Support HQ R&D in developing competitive architectural solutions for automotive camera products.
• Analyze customer RFI/RFQ documents, clarify requirements, and translate them into technical critical points which must be fulfilled.
• Lead or contribute to construct the system architecture design proposals, coordinate with R&D teams to finalize solutions to achieve customer technical requirements.
• Review designs to ensure technical feasibility and market competitiveness.
• Present Technical Addendums (TA) on-site at OEM locations, advocate for optimal solutions to customers, and negotiate technical deviations when necessary.
• Address customer inquiries during technology assessment, provide timely and professional support, and assist in feasibility evaluations.
• Monitor/understand the progress of technical issues in camera development projects.
• Monitor industry trends, collect and research new technologies requirement for EU region, and contribute technical insights to technical roadmap planning.
• Stay updated on the technological development trends in the camera industry, including new technologies and directions in key components and manufacturing processes such as optical lenses, CMOS sensors, ISPs, and Ser Des.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in the technical development of automotive camera systems (e.g., ADAS, surround-view, driver monitoring).
• Master’s or above in Optics, Physics, Electrical, or a directly related field.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in the working principles, selection criteria, and interface design of core camera modules (Image Sensor, Lens, Ser Des, Power Management, LED/Flash).
• Well‑versed in camera image quality metrics, reliability testing protocols, and industry standards (including thermal drift analysis and MTF durability).
• Solid understanding of camera intrinsic calibration processes and triangulation‑based ranging principles.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and its application to ADAS products.
• Strong systematic thinking and interest in solving complex, cross‑disciplinary technical challenges.
• Fast, self‑driven learner, resilient with energy, curiosity, and an open‑minded approach.
• Outstanding communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Fluency in English (mandatory), proficiency in German is an advantage.

Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional written and visual presentation skills (e.g., PowerPoint, technical reports).
• Willingness to travel.
• We kindly ask you to submit your application documents (CV and cover letter) in English.

• Employee events.
• Individual training.
• Friendly and trustful colleagues.
• Company cell phone.
• Company laptop.
• Training and continuing education.
• 30 vacation days per year.
• Parking lot.