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# Director Imaging Systems Development

- **Company:** SOCIETY-MOTION PICTURE-TV
- **Location:** Burbank, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Hardware Design, Imaging Technology, Systems Integration, Video Capture, Visual Systems
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careercentral.smpte.org/jobs/33300/senior-director-imaging-systems-development

## About the Role

Reporting to VP AED Product Development, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of project management, team leadership, software integration, cameras and optics, and business processes such as RFPs, and IP management., * Engineering or Physics Degree with a minimum of 10 years' experience with optical systems and/or related software and hardware development.

 * Proven track record of delivering advanced imaging project(s) or equivalent with aggressive deadlines
 * 5-years Supervisory/management experience
 * Experience with standard engineering principles and workflow
 * Experience in product development and production is a plus
 * Proven technical project management experience
 * Proven delivery of multiple projects with competing priorities

## Description

* Provide oversight of the integration of hardware and software, testing, and implementation across the Big Sky video capture platform
 * Manage the development and professional growth of the Imaging Systems Team
 * Coordinate the consolidation of customer needs and development of Product Requirement Documents
 * Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and Sphere IP protection
 * Participate in image sensor design process
 * Participate in lens optical and mechanical design process
 * Participate in camera hardware, electrical, and thermal design process
 * Protect Sphere IP through invention disclosures and patent applications
 * Prepare reports and regularly meet with executive stakeholders
 * Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
 * Other duties as assigned by management


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