Camera System Integration Engineer

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Apple is seeking extraordinary Hardware Engineers to take ownership in the development and system integration of very high-performance, compact camera modules and depth-sensing hardware such as the revolutionary 5x Telephoto camera with 120mm optical zoom integrated into the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max.

The Camera Hardware Engineering group designs, tests and qualifies camera hardware for Apple products, collaborating with teams across Apple to deliver groundbreaking imaging experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Experience in design, manufacturing or integration of optomechanical products.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Ownership in development and system integration of high-performance camera modules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across hardware, software, and test teams.
• Research, design, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products.

Skills

Camera systems

Optomechanical design

Root-cause analysis

Failure analysis techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Optics

Tools

Optical microscopy

X-ray / CT scans / SEM

Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for extraordinary Hardware Engineers to take ownership in the development and system integration of very high-performance, compact camera modules and depth-sensing hardware such as the revolutionary 5x Telephoto camera with the 120mm optical zoom integrated into the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent)
• Experience in design or manufacturing or integration of optomechanical products
• Ability to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience delivering products at scale from concept to mass production meeting yield, reliability and efficiency target
• Understanding of camera system architecture, including optical components, system integration, image/depth sensor and image signal processing
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques including optical microscopy, X-ray, CT scans, SEM, etc.
• Ability in root-cause and corrective-action analysis
• Understanding of compact module manufacturing processes such as sensor attachment, flex attachment, active alignment, etc.
• Understanding of geometric optics and image quality evaluation including test charts, algorithms, and lighting conditions
• Proficiency in electronic circuit and system design including power delivery, signal integrity, including modules coexistence
• Design and analysis of highly constrained, high-volume systems including multiple optomechanical modules