Laser Safety Design Engineer - Camera Hardware

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Laser Safety Design Engineer for Camera Hardware to own end-to-end laser safety of illumination modules, from architecture through validation and high-volume production, enhancing imaging and depth sensing in Apple devices.

You will design optical/electrical subsystems, run simulations with LightTools/Zemax, collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply FMEA/FTA, and ensure compliance with IEC safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Physics, Electrical or Optical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with free-space laser/optical systems for imaging and sensing.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and optical modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and specify optical and electrical subsystems architecture for mitigating optical hazards
• Validate optical safety architecture using simulations and experimental lab setups
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and solve issues related to laser safety architecture and processes
• Use analytical methods (FMEA, FTA) to track use cases and failure modes that violate laser safety compliance
• Stay abreast of IEC-60825, IEC-62471, IEC-62368 safety standards

Skills

Laser safety

Optical engineering

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Optical modeling

Data analysis

Education

BS in Physics, Electrical or Optical Engineering

Tools

LightTools

Zemax

CodeV

Matlab

JMP

Job description

Laser Safety Design Engineer - Camera Hardware

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you have a deep understanding of what an incredible camera experience should be? As part of our Camera Hardware Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that pushes the boundaries of imaging and sensing in each generation of Apple products. You’ll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from visible and IR illumination sources to sensors. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft an imaging and optical sensing experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their Apple devices.

Description

As a Camera Hardware Laser Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of innovative camera hardware, including visible and IR illumination technologies that enhance the imaging and depth sensing capabilities of Apple products. You will ensure optically safe illumination architecture of these applications. The primary responsibility of the person in this job is the ownership of end-to-end laser safety of illumination modules from architecture and design to validation and high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and specify optical and electrical subsystems architecture for mitigating optical hazards
• Validate optical safety architecture using simulations (LightTools, Zemax, Matlab) and experimental lab setups
• Collaborate with x-functional teams (system, optical, electrical, product safety, firmware, operations, etc.) to understand and solve issues related to design and implementation of laser safety architecture and processes
• Use analytical methods (FMEA, FTA) to track use cases and failure modes that violate laser safety compliance
• Stay abreast of the latest industry optical radiation safety specifications such as IEC-60825, IEC-62471, IEC-62368, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Physics, Electrical or Optical Engineering, or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with free-space laser and/or optical systems engineering for imaging and sensing.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (optical, electrical, mechanical).
• Experience with optical modeling (LightTools, Zemax, CodeV, etc.) and/or data analysis (Matlab, JMP, etc.) software.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, or PhD degree in Physics, Electrical or Optical Engineering or related field.
• Industry experience in developing high-volume electro-optical modules.
• Experience working with optical safety standards IEC-60825 and IEC-62471.
• Experience with manufacturing statistics/Monte Carlo simulations.
• Experience in custom silicon design is a plus.
• Experience with component, module, and system-level design, process, and test compliance documentation to enable manufacturability in high volume is a plus.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.