Kargo · 20 hours ago
Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKargo is dedicated to enhancing logistics through innovative technology solutions. They are seeking an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and deploy camera-based computer vision systems, focusing on optical requirements and advanced mechanical design.
Computer VisionFreight ServiceIndustrial AutomationLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Drive development of Kargo's camera-based computer vision systems, including ideation and early concept development, modeling, proof of concept assembly, testing and analysis
Work with Sales and Product team members to refine system optical requirements for our camera and illumination system
Explore new concepts through mechanical design, optical modeling, and fast iterative prototyping
Create lab test protocols and image quality metrics to validate lens, module, and camera shroud evaluation
Perform advanced mechanical design, detailed drawings, tolerancing, and analysis (FEA, thermal, vibrational, etc)
Work with suppliers to get opto-mechanical components and subassemblies manufactured per specification
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, designing, building, and validating imaging optics at scale
Experience in lens and illumination systems, testing and validation
Familiarity with optical simulation design using Zemax, LightTools, FRED, TracePro, or CODEV
Solid knowledge of optical system analysis, optical design, and optical material
Experience in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM software (Arena preferred)
Strong hands-on skill set in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting capability with optical systems
Experience in lens selection, design, and tolerance analysis
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or related field
Preferred
Experience with CMOS Image sensors or related imaging areas, a plus
Company
Kargo
Kargo is an industrial AI technology company focused on optimizing warehouse logistics by integrating AI with manual processes.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$91.4MKey Investors
AvenirMatter Venture PartnersSozo Ventures
2025-12-22Series B· $42M
2025-06-06Series Unknown· $18.4M
2023-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Sam Lurye
Founder & CEO
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