CCD Sensor Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: CCD Sensor Engineer

• Focus: Design, characterization, and integration of image sensor systems

Description

In this role, you will design, characterize, and integrate CCD image sensor systems. You will bridge the sensor, optics, mechanics, and electronics—working both at the bench and at your desk. You will also build test setups, run calibration, analyze data to identify root causes of image artifacts, and support prototype-to-production handoff.

Responsibilities

• Characterize CCD sensors: quantum efficiency, read noise, dark current, linearity, full well, CTE

• Design and debug sensor and sensor electronics (clocking, bias, analog front end)

• Integrate sensors into camera assemblies during prototyping (mounting, alignment, flatness, and occasional thermal-management troubleshooting)

• Collaborate with optical, firmware, electrical, and mechanical teams on system integration

• Build test setups, run calibration, and analyze data to root-cause image artifacts

• Produce documentation, test reports, and design reviews

• Hand off and train the manufacturing team for production

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• 2+ years hands-on experience with CCD (or CMOS) imaging sensors

• Mechanical aptitude for fixturing and assembly

• Troubleshooting experience for analog, digital, and power supplies; comfort with low-noise measurements and lab instruments (oscilloscopes, source meters, photometers)

• Familiarity with PTC (photon transfer curve) analysis and sensor test methodology

Benefits

• Base pay range: $117,800.00–$200,300.00 annually

• Participation in performance incentive programs

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits

• 401(K) with company matching and employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

• Student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities

• Financial planning and wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)

• Paid time off and paid company holidays

• Family care and bonding leave