Expert Researcher - Camera Optical Design

Huawei Research Center Germany & Austria is responsible for advanced technical research, architecture evolution design and strategic technical planning.

Huawei's Kepler Research Center in Jena is responsible for advanced technology research and architectural development of optics-related products.

At the Kepler Research Center – Advanced Optics Lab, in Munich and in Jena, we are now looking for a:

Your mission

• Perform research and design work in the field of mobile phone imaging lenses and new optical architectures, solving key challenges through technological innovation, proposing new concepts and ideas and drafting patents;
• Conduct full design cycle, from concept to product, of advanced imaging optical systems, including fixed focal lens, zoom lens, freeform optics, etc.;
• Perform extensive analysis of optical designs, including tolerancing, athermalization, straylight, optimization, etc.;
• Integrate optical development infrastructure at different stages of completion to achieve and grow end-to-end, manufacturing-oriented system-level design, simulation, fabrication and metrology capabilities;
• Go from the analysis of the application requirements, through solution design and system simulation, up to proof of concept and prototyping, identify key challenges and lead the technical breakthrough efforts;
• Deeply understand the background of business and tracking the advanced technologies in the relevant fields, gain industry insights into and explore new technologies and directions;
• Collaborate closely with globally distributed cross-functional teams, combine with top industry resources to achieve the business objectives;
• Participate in academic conferences, publish and present latest research achievements in leading conferences and/or journals, identify top resources and conduct cooperation;
• Establish and grow close collaboration with EU-based leading academic and industry research institutions specialized in advanced imaging optics.

Your areas of expertise

• Proven experience in design and development of novel imaging optics systems;
• Strong theoretical knowledge in geometrical, diffractive and/or physical optics. Applicants with a Ph.D. in optics-related fields are preferred;
• Proficiency with raytracing, optical design and simulation software. Programming skills are considered as a plus, particularly experience with Python and/or other high-level scripting languages;
• Excellent abilities in problem identification, analysis and solving, and systematic and goal-oriented work approach;
• Effective communications skills at both engineering and executive levels;
• Proven ability to be adaptable, self-directed and self-driven in dynamic business conditions;
• English fluency (written and spoken) and ability to cooperate and teamwork effectively in a multicultural workforce.

Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer you a competitive compensation package and a broad range of training opportunities, including an extensive package of online and onsite training programs
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.