Optical Illumination Engineer Cupertino,California,United States Hardware 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. The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The team is looking for an Optical Engineer to work on the development and system-level integration of new illumination components such as the camera flash. **Description** - Model and optimize the performance and appearance of various illumination systems involving LEDs, lenses, coatings, diffusers, and light guides. - Communicate your optical simulation results to the cross-functional team. Work with mechanical engineering and product design teams to address manufacturing and system integration constraints. - Take designs into production. Work with suppliers on prototypes. Troubleshoot issues by defining proper metrology, requesting and analyzing the necessary data, and making a decision on the solution. - Characterize the optical behavior of materials, surfaces, and light sources in order to improve the accuracy and reliability of our optical models. - Evaluate the feasibility of new design concepts and new optical technologies. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant field of study and 3 years of related work or academic experience + Experience in LightTools, FRED, SPEOS, or Zemax non-sequential **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s or PhD degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant field of study + Experience in optical design applied to illumination systems such as general lighting, automotive lighting, displays, cameras, or optical metrology. + Ability to write scripts to automate optical simulations and data analysis (Python, Matlab, C#, C++, VB) + Experience with optical characterization equipment such as spectrophotometers and scatterometers + Understanding of LEDs and solid-state lighting + Familiarity with CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks + Ability to interface with cross-functional teams to support integration of illumination components into systems and assess feasibility of new optical concepts + Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, take initiative, and explore new ideas **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. 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