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Freelance Camera Systems Engineer Jobs in California

The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use cases and component variation. Past projects have ...

Camera System Engineer Responsibilities: * Technical leadership and ownership, serving as the ... systems) for consumer electronics or similar high-volume products * Experience as a camera-module ...

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use ...

You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from ... Description The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design ...

Camera System Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$151K - $158K/yr

Meta's Reality Lab designs and manufactures camera, depth sensing, and illuminators for Meta's AR/VR and wearable devices. We own our modules end-to-end.

As part of our Camera Systems group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each ... Description The Camera Systems Engineering Group is responsible for the systems-level analysis ...

As part of our Camera Systems group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each ... Description The Camera Systems Engineering Group is responsible for the systems-level analysis ...

As part of our Camera Systems group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each ... Description The Camera Systems Engineering Group is responsible for the systems-level analysis ...

Camera Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience coordinating production logistics, equipment rentals, and/or freelance crew. * Familiarity with professional camera and lighting systems and production workflows. * Strong project ...

Camera Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience coordinating production logistics, equipment rentals, and/or freelance crew. * Familiarity with professional camera and lighting systems and production workflows. * Strong project ...

Experience coordinating production logistics, equipment rentals, and/or freelance crew. * Familiarity with professional camera and lighting systems and production workflows. * Strong project ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Camera Systems Engineer vs Freelance Video Technician?

AspectFreelance Camera Systems EngineerFreelance Video Technician
CredentialsTechnical certifications in camera systems, engineering backgroundBasic video production certifications, technical skills in video equipment
Work EnvironmentDesign, install, and troubleshoot camera systems in various settingsOperate and maintain video equipment during shoots or events
Employer & IndustryMedia companies, broadcast, live events, securityTV stations, production companies, live event services

Freelance Camera Systems Engineers focus on designing and maintaining complex camera systems, requiring engineering skills and certifications. Freelance Video Technicians primarily operate and troubleshoot video equipment during productions. While both roles work in media and live events, the engineer's role is more technical and design-oriented, whereas the technician's role is more operational and hands-on during shoots.

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Camera Control-Systems Engineer

Apple

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $324K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

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Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 684 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use cases and component variation. Past projects have addressed, autofocus, image stabilization, position sensing, stereo imaging, special-case optimizations (low-light, high disturbance, etc), support of factory operations. The team is seeking an exceptional control systems engineer with broad skills to design and develop the next generation of camera technology.
Description
Camera control-systems engineering involves systems-level analysis and modeling of imaging and sensing systems, modeling dynamic systems, developing robust control strategies, design and construction of prototypes to guide development, definition of test procedures, and documentation of requirements and design considerations.","responsibilities":"Systems-level analysis and modeling of electromechanical systems
Control systems analysis, synthesis, and implementation
Measurement system prototyping, including HW, FW and SW development and automation of measurement procedures
Work with multidisciplinary subjects related to control-systems applications in electro-mechanical devices (firmware realizations, actuators, sensors, mechanical and electrical engineering, etc)
Defining subsystem and system level tests to characterize and/or guarantee parametric specifications, and maintaining related documentation
Management: Leading small teams to help with resource planning and prioritization; defining project deliverables and schedules to meet commitments to product development teams
Preferred Qualifications
MS/PhD in Physics, ME, EE, ASE (Aero/Astro), CS, or Optical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with leading technical projects with small to medium teams
Experience with real-time control realizations like MCU, FPGA, RTOS, etc.
Experience with inertial navigation sensors and/or sensor fusion
Experience with one or more 3rd party controls instrumentation solutions (e.g. DSpace, Speedgoat, NI CRIO)
Experience with SW development in C/C++, (i.e., version control, change review process, coding practices)
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in Physics, ME, EE, ASE (Aero/Astro), CS, or Optical Engineering
Experience with control systems design for electro-mechanical systems
Experience with estimation strategies (e.g. Kalman filters)
Experience with Matlab and/or Simulink for modeling simulation
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976