Image Sensor Applications Engineer, Embedded Hardware

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in Camarillo, CA to serve as the primary technical resource for customers. You will assist with system setup, troubleshooting, and documentation to improve the customer experience and reduce support requests.

You will collaborate with engineering and sales to define requirements, test new features, and demonstrate capabilities across Windows and Linux environments. Prior hands-on hardware and Python programming are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years in an engineering role with hands-on hardware experience.
• Familiarity with image sensors and processing techniques.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to set up hardware products, diagnose, and resolve technical issues at an embedded system level.
• Develop user guides, application notes, helper scripts, and demonstration materials.
• Create and maintain example code demonstrating camera features and functions.
• Develop requirements and testing procedures for new product features.
• Test and evaluate new sensor features under diverse operating conditions.
• Work with the sales team to understand customer needs and offer tailored technical support.
• Conduct technical demonstrations in-person and via platforms like Microsoft Teams.
• Communicate product specifications and measurement techniques to customers with varying technical expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Python

Embedded hardware

Technical communication

Troubleshooting electronics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in Camarillo, CA to serve as the primary technical resource for customers. You will assist with system setup, troubleshooting, and documentation to improve the customer experience and reduce support requests.

You will collaborate with engineering and sales to define requirements, test new features, and demonstrate capabilities across Windows and Linux environments. Prior hands-on hardware and Python programming are required.