Apple · 12 hours ago
Control Systems Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. The team is seeking an exceptional control systems engineer with broad skills to design and develop the next generation of camera technology.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Defining, modeling, and prototyping advanced control architectures for iPhone & iPad cameras
Systems-level analysis and modeling of electro-mechanical & thermo-mechanical systems
Control systems analysis, synthesis, and implementation using classical and modern control theory
Developing control algorithms for autofocus (AF), optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS) features
Measurement system prototyping, including hardware, firmware and software development
Defining, documenting, publishing and maintaining system specifications
Qualification
Required
BS degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems, or related technical field
Experience in dynamic modeling, control theory, and/or state-space analysis including feedback control design
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and/or real-time control system implementation
Preferred
MS/PhD in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with focus on control system design and implementation
Experience with estimation theory, Kalman filtering, and state-space modeling
Experience with real-time control implementation using microcontrollers, DSP processors, and embedded C/C++ programming
Experience with one or more of the following: autofocus control systems, optical image stabilization, inertial stabilization, precision positioning systems, or machine learning/computer vision algorithms for camera controls
Experience with actuator control including Shape Memory Alloy (SMA), Piezoelectric (PZT), voice coil motors, or MEMS devices
Experience with test equipment including dynamic signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, and frequency response analyzers
Experience with multidisciplinary engineering teams and take ownership of complex problems
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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