Validation & Characterization HW Engineer - Camera & Laser Sensor Systems
Core
Validation and characterization of analog and power domains for camera and laser sensor subsystems, including power consumption analysis, drive circuit validation, and protection circuit verification.
Role type
Senior IC hardware validation engineer (camera & laser sensors)
Builds
Camera and laser sensor subsystems for Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics, optical sensors, power electronics
Required skills
Analog/power validation, characterization, power consumption analysis, laser drive circuit validation, protection circuit validation, Python for test automation, lab measurement equipment usage, CAD tools (Cadence, Altium)
Preferred skills
DFV methodologies, board EMC/thermal simulations, laser safety standards compliance
Technologies
Oscilloscope, DMM, power supplies, signal generator, thermal imaging, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, Cadence Capture, Allegro, Altium, Ansys, ADS
Responsibilities
Collaborate with hardware design teams to influence board architecture for optimal validation coverage; Perform detailed power consumption analysis across all system operating modes; Characterize laser drive circuits including drive current profiles, modulation behavior, thermal effects, and compliance voltage margins; Validate protection circuits including over-current, over-voltage, under-voltage lockout, thermal shutdown, and eye-safety interlock mechanisms; Execute corner-case and stress testing to identify margins and failure boundaries
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
