Camera & Optical Modules Mechanical Design Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Camera and Optical Modules in South San Francisco. You will own the mechanical architecture of camera assemblies from concept through validation and production ramp, integrating sensors, lenses, thermal paths, and EMI considerations.

You will work hands-on in the lab, collaborating with optics, electronics, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment, durability, and image quality across life-cycle and field use.

Qualifications

• Experience designing camera modules or compact electromechanical products.
• Strong mechanical fundamentals including thermal design and vibration.
• Advanced CAD, GD&T, datum strategy, and release processes.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end mechanical design for camera and optical assemblies from concept to production release.
• Translate requirements into measurable mechanical specs and acceptance criteria.
• Establish alignment and calibration strategies to control focus and boresight.
• Develop tolerance models connecting variation to image quality.
• Design lightweight housings, mounts and interfaces for high-volume production.
• Define EMI shielding and grounding strategies across interfaces.
• Lead investigations of prototypes, production, and field failures.

Skills

Camera module design

Mechanical design fundamentals

Advanced CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Electronics integration

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Camera and Optical Modules in South San Francisco. You will own the mechanical architecture of camera assemblies from concept through validation and production ramp, integrating sensors, lenses, thermal paths, and EMI considerations.

You will work hands-on in the lab, collaborating with optics, electronics, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment, durability, and image quality across life-cycle and field use.