Camera Optical System Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.
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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 a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and development.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field
Experience in lens design fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or PhD and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Experience in the area of lens design metrology and integration.
Experience in lens design tolerance and stray light analysis.
Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation.
Proficiency using an optical software package (examples may include: ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.).
Ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module.
Must be high energy multi-tasker resourceful problem solver ability to work within tight deadlines.
Working knowledge of optomechanics is a plus.
Ability to travel internationally 10% - 15% per year.