Advanced Optics Design Engineer — Camera HW
Core
End-to-end design, prototyping, and manufacturing of high-performance micro- and nano-optic components including diffractive elements and metasurfaces for Apple products.
Role type
Senior IC optical design engineer (metasurfaces/nano-photonics)
Builds
Micro- and nano-optic elements, diffractive elements, metasurfaces
Domain
Consumer electronics / Optical engineering / Nano-photonics
Required skills
Physical-optics simulation (RCWA, FEM, FDTD), Multi-objective optimization, Inverse design, Scientific programming, Python, Semiconductor/MEMS fabrication knowledge, Tolerance analysis
Preferred skills
Metasurfaces and nano-photonics expertise, GenAI experience, M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics/Electro-Optics/Optical Engineering, 4+ years experience
Technologies
RCWA, FEM, FDTD, Python
Responsibilities
Drive development of micro-/nano-optic elements from concept to high-volume manufacturing; Develop and extend in-house simulation and design tools; Conduct optimization, verification, and tolerance analysis; Partner with vendors to fine-tune fabrication processes; Define optical testing strategies for prototypes and mass production; Interface with cross-functional teams to integrate components into products.
