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Camera Control-Systems Engineer

Today Cupertino, CA

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.

Description

Camera control-systems engineering involves systems-level analysis and modeling of imaging and sensing systems, modeling dynamic systems, developing robust control strategies, design and construction of prototypes to guide development, definition of test procedures, and documentation of requirements and design considerations.","responsibilities":"Systems-level analysis and modeling of electromechanical systems

Control systems analysis, synthesis, and implementation

Measurement system prototyping, including HW, FW and SW development and automation of measurement procedures

Work with multidisciplinary subjects related to control-systems applications in electro-mechanical devices (firmware realizations, actuators, sensors, mechanical and electrical engineering, etc)

Defining subsystem and system level tests to characterize and/or guarantee parametric specifications, and maintaining related documentation

Management: Leading small teams to help with resource planning and prioritization; defining project deliverables and schedules to meet commitments to product development teams

Preferred Qualifications

MS/PhD in Physics, ME, EE, ASE (Aero/Astro), CS, or Optical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience with leading technical projects with small to medium teams

Experience with real-time control realizations like MCU, FPGA, RTOS, etc.

Experience with inertial navigation sensors and/or sensor fusion

Experience with one or more 3rd party controls instrumentation solutions (e.g. DSpace, Speedgoat, NI CRIO)

Experience with SW development in C/C++, (i.e., version control, change review process, coding practices)

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Physics, ME, EE, ASE (Aero/Astro), CS, or Optical Engineering

Experience with control systems design for electro-mechanical systems

Experience with estimation strategies (e.g. Kalman filters)

Experience with Matlab and/or Simulink for modeling simulation

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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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200645205-0836_rxr-661
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-13T19:15:52

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