About Us:
The Electronic Systems Research Team are responsible for inventing and developing many of the key technologies that enable Dyson’s innovative new products. Our global team operates across Singapore and the UK, working on both established and emerging product categories. The team use technology to solve problems that others ignore. Our Singapore team of creative engineers is growing, and we want to hear from you if you are interested in joining us to bring pioneering technologies from concept to reality in innovative consumer products, building technology demonstrations and proof of concept product prototypes. The team cover a diverse range of research topics including sensor technology, power electronics, machine learning, embedded systems and embedded software. We work closely with internal Dyson teams, external research institutions and suppliers to consider all aspects of complex products including thermal design, optics, electromagnetics, aero-acoustics, mechanical design, microbiology and compliance. We are looking for inquisitive engineers who can take ownership of technical challenges and drive solutions through to completion to develop the electronic systems for the next generation of Dyson products.
About the Role:
As a Senior Research Engineer working on optics and sensing systems, you will be responsible for researching, developing, and evaluating novel optical and sensing technologies for future products. You will work across camera systems, optical sensing, machine vision, and multi-sensor platforms, conducting both simulation and experimental investigations to assess technical feasibility and performance.
The role requires a hands-on engineer, capable of working independently, building experimental rigs, analysing data, and driving technology development from idea generation through to demonstrator delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Research and evaluate emerging optical, imaging, and sensing technologies through technical literature, supplier engagement, patents, and experimental investigations.
- Design, build, and validate proof-of-concept systems and experimental rigs to assess technology feasibility and performance.
- Conduct optical and sensing performance characterisation, testing, and data analysis.
- Develop image processing, signal processing, and data analysis tools using MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++.
- Perform optical simulations using Zemax and/or LightTools, including non-sequential ray tracing for illumination and light delivery systems.
- Support optical system design activities including imaging optics, illumination systems, filters, polarisers, and camera modules.
- Characterise and qualify camera system performance using image quality metrics and industry-standard methodologies.
- Evaluate image quality using tools such as Imatest, MATLAB, and Python-based analysis frameworks.
- Work with image sensors, optics suppliers, and technology partners to identify and assess suitable hardware solutions.
- Develop and implement test methodologies for sensing and imaging systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including machine learning, software, mechanical, electronics, compliance, and product development teams.
- Document technical findings and communicate results through reports, presentations, and design reviews.
- Take ownership of technical challenges and independently drive solutions to completion.
Key Skills / Experience
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience developing optical, imaging, or sensing systems.
- Strong hands-on laboratory and experimental skills, including building, debugging, and validating test rigs and prototypes.
- Experience with optical system testing and characterisation.
- Good understanding of imaging systems, camera modules, image sensors, illumination systems, and optical components.
- Experience in image processing, signal processing, and data analytics.
- Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for algorithm development and data analysis.
- Experience with non-sequential optical simulation, ray tracing, and illumination design.
- Ability to independently plan, execute, and deliver technical investigations with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning and exploring new technologies.
Preferred
- Experience with sequential optical design and imaging lens system development.
- Experience characterising consumer camera systems and evaluating image quality performance.
- Familiarity with image quality metrics such as MTF, Distortion, Relative illumination, Colour accuracy, Noise performance, Dynamic range
- Experience with Imatest or equivalent image-quality evaluation software.
- Experience with machine vision or computational imaging systems.
- Knowledge of machine learning and AI models applied to sensing or imaging systems.
- Experience working with one or more of the following sensing technologies: IMU, PIR sensors, MEMS sensors, Microphones, Magnetic sensors (Hall Effect, AMR, TMR, etc.), Optical flow sensors, ToF or depth sensors
- Experience working with consumer electronics or high-volume product development.
- Familiarity with sensor fusion and multimodal sensing systems.
Personal Attributes
- Curious and passionate about emerging technologies.
- Self-driven and capable of operating effectively within an individual contributor environment.
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems through experimentation.
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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Skills Required
- Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience developing optical, imaging, or sensing systems
- Strong hands-on laboratory and experimental skills building, debugging, and validating test rigs and prototypes
- Experience with optical system testing and characterisation
- Good understanding of imaging systems, camera modules, image sensors, illumination systems, and optical components
- Experience in image processing, signal processing, and data analytics
- Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for algorithm development and data analysis
- Experience with non-sequential optical simulation, ray tracing, and illumination design (e.g., Zemax, LightTools)
- Ability to independently plan, execute, and deliver technical investigations and demonstrators
- Experience with sequential optical design and imaging lens system development
- Experience characterising consumer camera systems and evaluating image quality performance (MTF, distortion, colour, noise, dynamic range)
- Familiarity with Imatest or equivalent image-quality evaluation software
- Experience with machine vision, computational imaging, or ML applied to sensing/imaging
- Experience with sensing technologies such as IMU, PIR, MEMS sensors, microphones, magnetic sensors, optical flow, ToF/depth sensors
- Experience working with consumer electronics or high-volume product development and sensor fusion/multimodal systems
Dyson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dyson and has not been reviewed or approved by Dyson.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad, paired with company‑paid life and disability coverage, plus EAP, backup care, and wellness incentives. Employer‑funded healthcare dollars and premium‑discount or Lifestyle Spending Account options further enhance coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is consistently advertised on U.S. postings. This provides predictable retirement support across roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, commuter benefits, and notable product discounts supplement core coverage. Wellness incentives and a Lifestyle Spending Account expand lifestyle support beyond medical plans.
Dyson Insights
What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas
