Apple"s Hardware group is home to some of the world"s most advanced technologies - powering the experiences that define Apple products.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Environmental System Test Engineer — Camera \u0026 Laser to join our team in Herzliya.
Lead end-to-end environmental testing and characterization of camera and laser sensor systems, encompassing optical performance, mechanical alignment, and environmental robustness\\nDefine and execute environmental test protocols addressing real-world conditions,"including": Solar/sun influence — direct and indirect illumination interference on sensor performance; Rain and moisture — water ingress, droplet effects on optical paths, condensation; Motion and walking scenarios — dynamic movement, vibration, and stabilization assessment\\nPerform system-level validation ensuring sensor subsystems meet performance specifications across all environmental boundaries\\nDesign and build repeatable, controlled test environments and fixtures for rigorous physics-based evaluation\\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams (optics, firmware, mechanical, and research) to translate environmental requirements into actionable test plans\\nAnalyze and report test data, providing clear recommendations for design improvements
BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field — advanced degree strongly preferred\\n7+ years of experience in environmental testing, sensor characterization, or embedded system validation\\nStrong Python proficiency — automation, data analysis, instrument control, and framework development\\nProven experience bringing up sensors and subsystems on new development platforms\\nHands-on experience with HW/SW automation design, control systems, and development workflows\\nStrong system-level vision — ability to comprehend the full system architecture and understand how individual sensor components interact within the broader product context\\nSystem-to-component testing capability — proven ability to conduct system-level validation while diving deep to the component level for root-cause analysis, failure isolation, and detailed characterization\\nStrong experience in environmental test design and execution for electro-optical systems\\nProficiency in system-level Test firmware development for embedded sensor platforms\\nDemonstrated ability to architect and implement automation frameworks (Python-based) supporting: Instrument control and data acquisitio; API development for system-level integration; End-to-end test orchestration and regression capabilities\\nKnowledge of optical performance metrics — MTF, field of view, distortion, stray light, and dynamic range under varying environmental conditions\\nFamiliarity with environmental simulation equipment — solar simulators, rain chambers, thermal chambers, vibration tables, and motion stages\\nUnderstanding of laser sensor behavior under environmental stress — including atmospheric scattering, thermal drift, and background noise rejection\\nExperience with sensor alignment and calibration methodologies in controlled laboratory settings
MSc in Physics, Electro-Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline — considered a significant advantage\\nExperience working with VXcl platforms and Sony image sensors — configuration, bring-up, characterization, and integration\\nExperience developing custom test fixtures and mechanical setups for optical evaluation — including design, specification, and validation of purpose-built environmental and alignment rigs
