# Camera/Imaging Engineer - LWIR at Arxlight

- Company: Arxlight
- What the company does: We’re a stealth mode company building lightning fast interceptors to save lives. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://arxlight.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Oakland
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-05-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/arxlight-ai/a8badc7c-28b2-49ef-8b23-1c47c1826bb9
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/arxlight-camera-imaging-engineer-lwir/

## About the role

We are a rapidly growing technology startup focused on delivering next-generation drones for security and safety applications. Our company vertically integrates hardware and software to create leading edge capabilities in the UAV space, with a focus on saving lives.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5+ years of professional optics engineering experience , including optical design, analysis, and testing
- Demonstrated hands-on experience working with thermal cameras (LWIR and/or MWIR), including familiarity with detector technologies (microbolometer, cooled IR detectors), optics materials (Ge, Si, ZnSe, chalcogenide), and IR system performance metrics
- Proven experience integrating thermal cameras into gimbaled payloads or stabilized platforms , including alignment, boresighting, and performance validation
- Proficiency with optical design and analysis software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, FRED, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of optomechanical design principles and tolerancing

Tags: Engineering