Lead Mobile Camera Systems Innovator

microTECH Global LTD; Finland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global LTD is seeking an experienced imaging professional to shape future mobile camera systems and translate concepts into impactful technologies. You will drive system-level innovation for next-generation smartphone cameras and collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams including optics, actuators, sensors, and imaging algorithms.

The role emphasizes evaluating new camera concepts, feasibility, and potential product impact, while building collaborations with universities and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Imaging Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong ability to communicate complex imaging concepts clearly to cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience applying system-level thinking to camera hardware and imaging architectures.

Responsibilities

• Drive system-level innovation for next-generation smartphone camera hardware.
• Explore emerging technologies in camera modules, optics, and imaging architectures.
• Develop imaging concepts and evaluate feasibility, value, and product impact.
• Lead or contribute to camera innovation projects from concept to prototyping and validation.
• Collaborate with optics, actuators, camera modules, imaging algorithms (AI & non-AI), sensors, mechanics, and system engineering teams.
• Develop research collaborations with universities, tech partners, and industry groups.
• Monitor mobile imaging technology trends and translate into actionable research directions.
• Provide system-level guidance for strategic camera technology planning.

Skills

System-level trade-offs

Collaboration

Technical communication

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Imaging Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Zemax

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Job description

microTECH Global LTD is seeking an experienced imaging professional to shape future mobile camera systems and translate concepts into impactful technologies. You will drive system-level innovation for next-generation smartphone cameras and collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams including optics, actuators, sensors, and imaging algorithms.

The role emphasizes evaluating new camera concepts, feasibility, and potential product impact, while building collaborations with universities and