Image Sensor and Camera Electronics Scientist - Milpitas, CA, United States

Originally posted 3 August 2026 by the employer — open 38 days.

About the role

This role involves leading research and development projects for image sensor and camera electronics technologies to advance KLA’s product roadmap, specifically within the Office of the CTO.

What you'll do

• Lead research and development projects for image sensor and camera electronics technologies.
• Work with strategic vendors to develop image sensor technologies.
• Design high-speed, low-noise PCBs for image sensor readout and camera digital image acquisition.
• Develop experimental test setups for image sensor and camera prototypes electrical and optical characterization.
• Design and run experiments, analyze and present data with concrete conclusions.

What you'll need

• Experience in design and simulation of analog and digital electronic circuits relevant to image sensor readout and data acquisition.
• Experience with high-speed, low-noise PCB design.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in building and operating experimental test setups for image sensor and camera characterization.
• Experience in Python, C/C++, and LabView for test automation development.
• Doctorate (Academic) Degree with at least 5 years of experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in CCD/CMOS image sensors and camera systems.
• Experience with FPGA design and firmware programming.
• Experience in digital image processing techniques and statistical data analysis.

Skills: image sensor, camera electronics, R&D, CTO