Camera Calibration & Instrumentation Engineer

Camera Calibration & Instrumentation Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple builds consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people get along with electronic devices around the world. These products have cameras and other optical technologies that need calibration and testing to ensure the customer experience we want to deliver. The HWTE group is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies, and instrumentation for the calibration and testing of every single Apple product before it leaves the factory. These solutions will be developed during New Product Introduction (NPI) before they are scaled by the operations team.

Description

The camera team is looking for a calibration & instrumentation engineer to define and develop calibration and test strategies for new camera components. You will be responsible for specification, design, prototyping, validation, and optimization of test metrology and algorithms for camera testing and calibration during Apple’s new product introduction (NPI). You will work in close collaboration with Optical Sensor & Camera Design groups within Apple to ensure the success of the current and future Apple products.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end camera calibration and test strategies, and design/develop instrumentation and metrology to enable them.
• Design, prototype, and validate new metrology in the lab to ensure design readiness for NPI builds.
• Collaborate with design, algorithm, and operations teams to align on calibration requirements and coverage for new camera systems.
• Define spec trees by breaking down feature‑level requirements into measurable parameters. Evaluate sensitivity to individual parameter accuracy, and set spec limits accordingly.
• Use simulation and synthetic data to evaluate calibration adaptability and edge‑case performance.
• Analyze factory build data to evaluate GR&R capability, extract key performance trends, and perform failure‑mode analysis. Design experiments to drive root‑cause analysis and propose corrective actions.
• Establish specifications and tolerances for key components and qualify equipment vendors to meet quality control requirements.
• Optimize calibration and test methodologies to achieve mass production efficiency targets.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategy to enhance team capabilities/deliveries.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in EE/CS/CE/Physics/Optics or related technical field
• 3+ years of relevant confirmed experience
• In‑depth knowledge of camera/optical system working principles
• Experience with camera and optical sensor calibration techniques and metrology
• Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to deliver technical and executive‑level presentations
• System engineering approach to quickly familiarize yourself with sophisticated processes (example factory infrastructure, mechanical design, algorithms and SW deployment)
• Effective in breaking down and prioritizing between many sophisticated tasks
• Programming experience in Python or MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in EE/CS/CE/Physics/Optics or related technical field
• Experience with driving AI/ML projects
• Experience with fabrication and assembly of camera and optical sensors
• Experience with computer vision algorithms and image processing
• Experience with plotting, processing and mining data
• Experience with simulation workflows and synthetic dataset generation
• Programming experience in C, C++ or Objective‑C

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.