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Optical Engineer

Apple
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Cupertino, Santa Clara 95015, CA

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Apple is seeking an Optical Engineer for its Camera Hardware Engineering group, which focuses on the development of custom illumination and sensing components.
  • The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Candidates with a graduate degree and 5 years of industry experience are preferred, with skills in optical simulation software and optical metrology techniques.
  • The role involves generating documentation for optical components and requires familiarity with CAD software, as well as scripting for automation of simulations and data analysis.
  • Salary information is not specified, but the position emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation within a diverse team.
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Description


The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable best-in-class camera user experience. The team is looking for an Optical Engineer to work on the development of custom illumination and sensing components.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, or relevant field of study with 2 years of relevant work experience. Experience in modeling and analyzing illumination systems using optical simulation software such as LightTools, FRED, Zemax, or CODEV.

Preferred Qualifications


Graduate degree with 5 years of industry experience. Must be capable of and be responsible for generating documentation describing optical components, optical performance characteristics, and optical testing methodologies. Experience with simulations involving coherent light propagation and polarization. Experience with optical metrology techniques, in particular radiometric measurements and coherent source measurements, such as laser diodes. Experience with the development of scripts to automate optical simulations and data analysis (such as Python, Matlab, VB or C++). Familiarity with CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks. Ability to interface with cross-functional teams to support integration of illumination components into systems and assess feasibility of new optical concepts. Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities, take initiative, and explore new ideas.



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