Senior Optical Engineer
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Job description
Trackman is looking for a Senior Optical Engineer
We offer an exciting opportunity in our R&D hardware team. At Trackman we are growing, as we are constantly striving to develop, produce and deploy our market leading sport tracking solutions within golf, baseball, football and more. Our Innovative products are based on multi sensor technology including radar and vision-based sensors to measure anything that enables sports enthusiasts to improve their game. We’re therefore looking for an experienced and highly motivated optical engineer for development of the next generation of products.
Are you our new Optics Engineer?
You will have a close working relationship with our talented mechanical- & electrical engineers in R&D hardware, optical tracking, and software, as well as colleagues from our in-house production, sourcing, and management. You will have the opportunity to engage with various image sensor technologies in both high and low volume.
What will you be doing?
- Working on our next generation flagship optics- and radar technology!
- Lead the optical system design in new and existing products to deliver target camera performance including image sensors, camera optics, optical filters, light budget and image processing pipelines.
- Understand the technology trends and be part of our innovation process.
- Converse with internal and external customers and give guidance in terms of roadmap development with particular focus on camera module performance
- Work with image sensor and camera module vendors to define roadmaps, priorities, and custom solutions for vision-based tracking
- Leading design reviews, selecting suppliers, defining requirements for production process (e.g. active alignment of lenses) test/tooling fixtures to achieve targeted optical performance.
- Perform tolerance analysis to have a complete system design with full consideration of alignment process, system calibrations and Opto-mech design limitations by interfacing with other groups (e.g. Mechanical Engineering and Tracking teams).
- Debugging and troubleshooting of any optical problems that arise with the system
- Working with all phases of the product development process from concept, design, system integration, validation, maturation and documentation in order to deliver on customer expectations, desired quality, at the right time and unit cost.
Job requirements
What are we looking for?
- M.Sc/Ph.D. in Optics, Imaging Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields/experience
- Highly desired to have strong background in following disciplines: IR and visual light, Camera Sensors, Geometrical optics, Lens design, Optical metrology, Illumination optics, Optical imaging system, Optical alignment or similar
- Hands-on with optical lab equipment (spectrophotometer, photo detector, light source, etc.)
- Experience supporting volume manufacturing is a plus, such as failure analysis, statistical analysis, etc.
- Experience with consumer electronics manufacturing, partnering with high volume suppliers and contract manufacturers
The Office
We have just moved to our state-of-art HQ in Hørsholm, located at DTU Science Park. We take great pride in the building we designed! The office features bright meeting rooms, coffee areas to catch up with colleagues, a large testing arena with simulators available for employees and a fitness centre, everything surrounded by a beautiful forest and respecting the environment. We made sure to utilize the newest technologies to be energy efficient and be mindful of ventilation and sound propagation.
The cherry on top is our canteen: with an indoor and outdoor area to enjoy the fresh food prepared by our own kitchen staff.
Join the home of a powerful sports brand and a one-of-a-kind technology
Our proprietary technology is based on expert knowledge about radar, computer vision, data, and software engineering. Our solutions are developed by specialists who endlessly explore and challenge new technical boundaries. Trackman’s blend of cutting-edge technology, sports, and continued growth make our company an outstanding place to work.
Our work culture is entrepreneurial, ambitious, and rewarding as you get to collaborate with inspiring colleagues and interact with the leaders of golf, baseball, and football. Based on a unique brand reputation, we are proud to work in close partnership with the top athletes, organizations, and teams that rely on our technology to stay ahead of the race.
We are a Danish company founded, owned, and managed since 2003 by three entrepreneurs with a strong passion for sports. Today, we have a global footprint with our headquarters located in Denmark (Hørsholm) and offices in New York, Phoenix, Seoul and Tokyo. We employ over 750 people worldwide, half of which work in Denmark, where most hardware and software products are developed, tested, and manufactured.
Where innovation happens
At Trackman, we know that great people make great products. We believe that teams thrive, and innovation sparks in an atmosphere where people are encouraged to think for themselves, where everybody’s voices are heard, and where the best ideas prevail in the pursuit of exceptional solutions. This mix makes Trackman an inspiring company – for our customers and colleagues.
Share our Passion!
For additional information about the position, please contact Charlotte Doyle, Head of Hardware - R&D, cdo@trackman.com. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your application as soon as possible.
About The Company
Since 2003, TrackMan has been on the forefront of providing reliable performance data solutions and industry-leading innovation to customers all over the world. Our products are used by professional and amateur athletes in a broad spectrum of sports, ranging from the popular segments of golf, baseball, and tennis, to more unique disciplines like the Olympic Game's hammer throw and shot put. TrackMan’s proprietary, radar-based technology drives the next generation of performance analysis and statistics. Not only does the TrackMan provide a seamless user experience across multiple devices, but TrackMan’s data is also instantly displayed for analysis or entertainment purposes. Being it for gaming or performance purposes, any player now has the possibility to unleash his/her full potential through our technology.
Golf
TrackMan is the choice of the golf industry's top players, coaches, club fitters, and equipment manufacturers. TrackMan is also used by the world's largest broadcast companies from the Golf Channel to BBC, and CNN World. With a more interactive experience for viewers and players, TrackMan improves all levels of play, from the pros to the weekend golfer.
Baseball
We work with the best in baseball, including every MLB team, many of the top Japanese and Korean professional teams, dozens of the best NCAA teams, and all of the leading US amateur baseball organizations. Now, players at all levels can measure, evaluate, and interact like the pros.
Careers
We know that great people make great products. At TrackMan, we believe that diversity in perspective and background are the key to spark innovation. With a focus on the customer’s experience, integrity in our daily work, and collaboration with our team we create an atmosphere that’s fun and exciting to work in. That’s why we try to hire people based on those values, and that's also why our organization represents people from many different continents, making TrackMan a global and diversified company.
