Advanced Optics Lead Test Engineer — Camera HW
Core
Develop, operate, and maintain optical test and metrology setups for micro- and nano-optic components (metasurfaces, diffractive elements) to ensure performance against design intent and product requirements.
Role type
Senior IC electro-optics test engineer (metrology & characterization)
Builds
Optical test stations, measurement jigs, fixtures, and automated data analysis pipelines for camera hardware components
Domain
Consumer electronics (Apple Camera Hardware) + Optical Engineering / Metrology
Required skills
optical metrology (interferometry, wavefront sensing, MTF, spectrophotometry, ellipsometry, polarization, stray-light), design and build of optical test setups, lab automation and data analysis (Python), physical and wave optics, vendor equipment qualification, measurement system analysis (Gage R&R)
Preferred skills
metasurfaces and nano-photonics expertise, semiconductor or MEMS components testing experience
Technologies
Python, interferometers, spectrometers, cameras, opto-mechanics, Gage R&R tools
Responsibilities
Develop new optical test and metrology setups from concept to deployment; operate and maintain test stations; measure and analyze component performance; define methods and acceptance criteria for engineering and production; specify and qualify vendor test equipment; support component bring-up, tolerance studies, and failure analysis
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC