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Senior Camera Vision Specialist

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Orqa FPV

Senior Camera Vision Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Camera Vision Specialist to join our team and play a key role in building advanced electro‑optical (EO) and infrared (IR) imaging systems for drones and UAV platforms.

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Location
Osijek (On-site)

About Orqa FPV

Founded in 2018 in Croatia, Orqa has grown from a hardware consulting firm into one of Europe’s leading drone technology companies. We design and manufacture advanced FPV and unmanned systems used by enterprise, industrial, and defense clients worldwide. With fully vertically integrated operations — covering design, electronics, optics, firmware, software, and in-house manufacturing — we maintain complete control over quality, performance, and supply chain reliability. This allows us to iterate quickly, optimize every part of the system, and deliver products that meet demanding real-world requirements. Today, Orqa products are used in more than 50 countries, with over 100,000 units delivered in 2024. Our mission is to build the enabling technologies for the future of Remote Reality and set new standards in the aerial robotics industry.

At Orqa, we’re building technology that allows humans and machines to see the world like never before. We bring together engineers, creators, and innovators who push the boundaries of what’s possible - from cutting-edge FPV systems to advanced Remote Reality solutions, and toward the next generation of robotics. And behind every great technology, there’s great organization.

As a Camera Vision Specialist, you will work at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software — collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality real‑time camera systems for drone applications, both for operator viewing and automated vision tasks. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Define imaging requirements for EO and IR cameras and evaluate sensors (visible and thermal) and lenses for performance, environmental conditions, and mission needs

  • Design and tune image signal processing (ISP) pipelines to achieve optimal image quality, low latency, dynamic range control, noise reduction, and color/thermal calibration

  • Integrate and optimize algorithms (including CNN and deep learning methods) for correcting image artifacts, enhancing quality, object detection, and other computer vision tasks relevant to drone payloads

  • Work with embedded engineers on firmware, camera drivers (e.g., MIPI CSI‑2), and ISP controls; ensure real‑time performance on platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson, ARM SoCs, or FPGAs

  • Develop test plans, calibrate sensors and optics, and validate full imaging system performance in both lab and field conditions

  • Partner with hardware, software, controls, gimbal, and flight‑control teams to integrate and optimize the camera system for complete UAV solutions

WHAT WE EXPECT:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Vision, or related field

  • 7+ years of experience

  • Deep expertise in EO/IR camera systems, imaging pipelines, sensor/optics trade‑offs, and advanced vision/CNN algorithm integration

  • Proven leadership in cross‑disciplinary projects and mentoring less experienced engineers

  • Practical experience with imaging sensors (EO/IR), optics, and ISP pipelines

  • Strong programming skills (C/C++ and/or Python)

  • Knowledge of embedded systems, real‑time data processing, and standard vision frameworks (OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

  • Understanding of camera calibration, metrics, and quality evaluation

BONUS:

  • Experience with drone/UAV integrations and low‑latency video pipelines

  • Familiarity with libcamera, camera calibration toolkits, or embedded vision accelerators

  • Understanding of communication protocols (MIPI, LVDS) relevant to camera systems

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE: 

Our office is a drone testing playground, and every day starts with an idea no one has tried before. We move fast, learn constantly, and foster a culture of innovation. With flexible working hours, real hands-on testing, and a team that challenges the limits of technology, working at Orqa means working on the edge of what’s possible.

And that’s just the beginning — here are a few more reasons why you’ll love working at Orqa:

  • Performance-based bonuses 

  • Meal and transportation compensation

  • Kindergarten expenses coverage and newborn bonus 

  • Internal workshops & lectures 

  • Career development & growth opportunities within a fast-scaling tech environment

  • Extra vacation days  

  • On-site massages - our professional masseur regularly visits the office to help you recharge

  • PassSport Card - access to gyms and wellness centers

  • Comprehensive annual health check-up

  • Engaging internal events & team-building activities 

If you believe you possess the expertise described above and are eager to push the boundaries of drone technology by developing high-performance EO/IR imaging systems and implementing cutting-edge vision algorithms, we'd love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.