Camera IQ Engineer: Image Quality & Characterization

Q1 Technologies, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Q1 Technologies, Inc. seeks a Sensor Image Quality and Characterization Engineer to lead IQ tests in lab and real-world environments, focusing on AV camera performance.

You will own data analysis and present results to camera-team stakeholders, developing new methodologies as needed and driving automation with Python. Proficiency in Python and strong communication are essential to align testing needs and convey key findings clearly across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of image sensor operation and IQ fundamentals.
• Hands-on lab experience with measurement setups for quality data acquisition.
• Understanding CMOS image sensor structure and basic analog circuits.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on testing for Camera Image Quality performance.
• Maintain bench characterization testing code and equipment.
• Create/refine testing software for fast data acquisition and visualization.
• Analyze data and report findings using statistical methods.
• Write technical reports with recommendations for actions.
• Develop new test setups to expand validation capabilities.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Image quality fundamentals

Camera system design

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Tools

Lux meters

Test charts

Optical filters

Lenses

Job description

Q1 Technologies, Inc. seeks a Sensor Image Quality and Characterization Engineer to lead IQ tests in lab and real-world environments, focusing on AV camera performance.

You will own data analysis and present results to camera-team stakeholders, developing new methodologies as needed and driving automation with Python. Proficiency in Python and strong communication are essential to align testing needs and convey key findings clearly across cross-functional teams.