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Camera Calibration and Test Engineering Manager

2 days ago Cupertino, CA

Apple designs consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world. These products have cameras and other optical technologies that need calibration and testing to ensure the customer experience we want to deliver.

The HWTE group is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies, and HW for the calibration and testing of every single Apple product before it leaves the factory. These solutions will be developed during New Product Introduction (NPI) before they are scaled by the operations team.

Description

The role of this Camera Calibration and Test Engineering Manager is to lead and grow a team that designs proof of concept metrology and validates them for the calibration/testing of our camera technologies. You will work closely with Camera Design groups within Apple to ensure the success of the current and future Apple products.","responsibilities":"You will be responsible for the specification, design, development, validation and optimization of test systems and algorithms for camera calibration prior to Apple's new product introduction (NPI)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test coverage, analyze data, and drive failure mode root cause analysis

Model and simulate instrumentation errors, and ensure measurement uncertainty meets product requirements.

Balance engineering requirements with manufacturing efficiency, defining quality controls processes

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Provide technical leadership, mentorship, strategy to enhance team capabilities/deliveries

Preferred Qualifications

MS in EE/CE/Physics/Optics

Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment

Ability to grow a successful team and build strong cross-functional relationships

System engineering approach to quickly familiarize yourself with complex processes (example factory infrastructure, mechanical design, algorithms and SW deployment)

Effective in breaking down and prioritizing between many complex tasks

Experience with driving AI/ML projects

Experience with fabrication and assembly of camera and optical sensors

Experience with computer vision algorithms

Programming experience in C, C++ or Objective C

Minimum Qualifications

BS in EE/CE/Physics/Optics

In-depth knowledge of camera/optical system working principles

Expertise in camera and optical sensor calibration techniques and metrology

3+ years of experience in managing people OR leading cross-functional projects

Programming experience in Python or Matlab for analyzing data

Strong communication skills with ability to deliver technical and executive-level presentations

Ability to travel internationally up to 10% if the time

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200634944-0836_rxr-659
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-08T19:12:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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