Optical Engineer

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.

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

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

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: Schlieren (Zurich), on‑site


• Start date: ASAP


• Environment: Rapidly growing deep‑tech startup, high‑impact mission