Camera Controls - Systems Engineer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

Role Number:200528290

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 Technologies 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 design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. 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. The Camera Systems Engineering Group develops systems, calibration, and correction procedures to maintain high image quality over a wide range of use cases and component variation. Past projects have addressed, autofocus, image stabilization, position sensing, stereo imaging, special-case optimizations (low-light, high disturbance, etc), support of factory operations. The team is seeking an exceptional control systems engineer with broad skills to design and develop the next generation of camera technology.

Key Qualifications

Expertise in linear and nonlinear control systems design, including realizations for electronic and electromechanical systems
Expertise in estimation strategies (e.g. Kalman filtering and its applications)
Ability to formulate lumped-mass dynamic models from first principles, and proficiency with flexible body dynamics
Expertise in the use of Matlab and Simulink for modeling and simulation
Expertise in systems characterization and identification
Proficiency with test equipment such as dynamic signal analyzers and oscilloscopes
Experience with real-time control-system realization with microcontrollers (DSP, C, C++)
Broad knowledge of engineering concepts (device behavior, troubleshooting, data-analysis, systems modeling)
Great interpersonal skills - the ability to collaborate across groups
Great verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to take ownership of complicated problems and see them through to completion

Description

- Systems-level analysis and modeling of electromechanical systems - Control systems analysis, synthesis, and implementation - Measurement system prototyping, including HW, FW and SW development - Automation of measurement procedures and data analysis (Matlab, Python, etc.) - Interfaces and components for electromechanical applications (laser metrology, micro controllers, magnetic sensors, actuators) - Broad familiarity of multidisciplinary subjects related to control systems applications in electro-mechanical devices (firmware realizations, actuators, sensors, mechanical and electrical engineering, etc) - Defining, documenting, publishing and maintaining system specifications - Defining subsystem and system level tests to characterize and/or guarantee parametric specifications - Management of project deliverables and schedules to meet commitments to product development teams - Discovering and tracking external technology development by suppliers, competitors, and academia - Occasional international travel to existing and potential vendors of camera technology

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

-Proficiency with simple mechanical prototyping for lab purposes (3D modeling, having parts made through 3rd parties)
-Familiarity with NI CRIO Real-time
-Familiarity with CAD / Solid modeling tools
-Familiarity with inertial navigation sensors and sensor fusion
-Familiarity with camera, optics and electro-optics technology
-Familiarity with Python
-Familiarity with version control utilities

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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.