Apple · 15 hours ago
Optical System Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
7+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products. They are seeking an Optical System Engineer to work in Hardware Test Engineering, focusing on metrology for optical modules across multiple product lines.
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Responsibilities
Research and development around metrology applied to optical imaging and non imaging modules
Define calibration & measurement engineering requirement specification of optical instruments
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver innovative metrology solution
Model, simulate and experimentally verify sources of optical instrumentation error, and identify what matters to customers
Develop performance verification protocol to ensure that the instrumentation complies with defined requirements
Provide streamlined and detailed presentations
Drive technical activities and discussions with external vendors
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related fields
7-10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in designing and testing non-imaging optics for effective light collection as well as imaging optics with a strong foundation of geometrical optics and aberration theory
Optical simulation experience with ray tracing tools such as LightTools, Zemax, Code V, etc
Proficient with Python, MATLAB
Up to 10% domestic + international traveling
Preferred
Academic or Professional background in Biomedical Engineering or Medical Sciences, and expertise with sensors used in medical applications
Ability to translate the optics system's intended use into clear system level requirements
Experience in developing proof-of-concept optical systems with proven ability to quickly iterate, using data-driven decision to refine the instrument to meet its intended use
Experience developing image processing and signal processing algorithms to extract keys figure of merit from raw data
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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