Position Sensing Systems Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Position Sensing Systems Engineer to join the Camera Systems group.

You will lead the design, development, testing, and qualification of sensing components for next-generation camera technology across Apple products. You will define architectures, run models, perform validation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance sensing solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum: B.S. in EE, ECE, Engineering Physics or similar with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with magnetic or optical sensing systems.
• Experience with mixed-signal electronics or signal processing.
• Experience with measurement science, calibration, or physical modeling; MATLAB or Python knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define position sensing system architectures, requirements, specifications, and validation criteria.
• Model sensing system behavior to predict performance using nominal, sensitivity, and Monte Carlo analyses.
• Lead validation with partner teams and contribute to test/calibration code for sensing systems.

Skills

Sensing system design

Image sensor knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Python scripting

Matlab scripting

Education

B.S. in EE, ECE, Engineering Physics, or similar

PhD in EE, ECE, Engineering Physics, or similar

Tools

Matlab

Python

ANSYS

COMSOL

Finite Element Analysis

JMP

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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 Systems 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 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.

Description

The Camera Systems Engineering Group is responsible for the systems-level analysis, design and development of new camera features and technologies for performance enhancement. The team is seeking an exceptional position sensing systems engineer with broad skills to lead product and technology development projects.

Responsibilities

• Define position sensing system architectures, use-case requirements, specifications, and validation criteria and document in Engineering Requirements Specifications.
• Design and model position sensing systems behaviorally to predict performance over nominal, sensitivity, and Monte-Carlo analyses.
• Perform/champion sensing system engineering validation with partner teams.
• Contribute to development, implementation, and maintenance of test and calibration codebase for sensing systems

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in EE, ECE, Engineering Physics, or similar and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with magnetic or optical sensing systems.
• Experience with mixed-signal electronics, and/or signal processing.
• Experience with measurement science, calibration, or physical modeling.Experience with Matlab or Python

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in EE, ECE, Engineering Physics, or similar.
• Experience applying systems engineering concepts, first principles, and analysis to connect use-case requirements to system-level requirements to component level requirements.
• Experience with documenting engineering requirements specifications.
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools like JMP for high volume manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience with magneto-static simulations using Finite Element Analysis tools like ANSYS or COMSOL or similar.
• Experience leading projects independently and collaborating, communicating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience implementing behavioral models of sensing system signal chains in tools like Matlab or Python or similar to interrogate performance.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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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