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Electro-Optical Engineer

CDDS
Switzerland · Full-time · Not Applicable
We are seeking an Optical Engineer to work on the design, development and optimization of both electro-optical and thermal camera systems for our drones, with a challenging level of image quality and capture speed.

Tasks

Responsibilities

  • Building the proper camera system specification for our drones and select the corresponding components (both electro-optical and thermal)
  • Building an image quality lab
  • Exchange with the suppliers. Test the camera modules
  • Tuning the camera systems parameters (ISP parameters, histograms, etc…) to reach better image quality

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

  • Educational Background: MSc in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related fields.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the design, tuning, optimization and testing of optical systems
  • Extensive technical know how in optics
  • Experience with drone cameras is a huge plus, experience with embedded systems is a plus
  • Experience with thermal imaging is a huge plus
  • Experience with Python is required, C/C++ is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English

Benefits

WHY CDDS

  • Direct impact on a mission‑critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape
  • Fast‑moving startup environment with high ownership
  • Work with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands‑on team
  • Real‑world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations
  • Attractive compensation

DETAILS

  • Location: Hardbrucke (Zurich), on‑site
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Environment: Rapidly growing deep‑tech startup, high‑impact mission

Key Skills

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embedded systems embedded python
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Switzerland

Very high salaries and premium quality of life

Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Zurich
Company
CDDS

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Engineering

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