Summary
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is seeking an Optical Engineer to work on advanced optical technology development for Apple products. Responsibilities include research, design, development, testing, and qualification of camera hardware. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Optics, Physics, or Engineering is required, along with experience in lens design, optical metrology, or tolerance analysis. Proficiency with optical design software such as ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, or LightTool is necessary.
Required Skills
OpticsLightToolFREDCodeVZemax
Details
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
Description
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 advanced optical technology development.
Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing, or similar field.
Experience with lens design, optical metrology, tolerance analysis, or similar experience.
Experience with ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.
3+ years relevant industry experience
Experience in Stray light analysis
Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation
Proficiency with ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.
Ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module
Support metrology methodology for camera lens testing and develop appropriate test charts and methods for camera evaluation
Interface with the assembly and packaging groups to support integration of camera lens into module
Working knowledge of thin film physics and fabrication
Track record of imaging related innovations
Working knowledge of optomechanics
Working knowledge of CAD software and good understanding about optical components drawing