Sensing Hardware System Engineer_

Sunnyvale

Sensing Hardware System Engineer

Sunnyvale,California,United States

Hardware

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**Description**

The Vision Products Group (VPG) at Apple is currently looking for an exceptional candidate for a sense hardware architecture engineer. As a successful applicant you will be responsible for decomposing use cases, developing the sensor constellation theory of operation, developing novel analysis tools, and evaluating sensing hardware architectures for spatial computing platforms via simulation, testing, and analysis. You will work cross functionally with domain experts in sensor hardware, signal processing implementation, algorithms, mechanical and electrical engineering, to perform system level trade-offs and provide robust assessments of architectural options. You must possess hands-on experience in sensor system modeling, data analysis, and software module development. A strong knowledge in physics of sensors, systems analysis, and algorithm development is also needed. Prior experience in full product lifecycle is highly desired. You must feel passionate about developing complex systems with multi-disciplinary teams and delivering within aggressive timelines. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - Conduct assessments of optical sensing systems to meet an array of use cases. - Perform simulations to generate system and module level requirements for cameras, optical depth sensors, and IMU systems. - Architect, develop and prototype practical and implementable analysis algorithms. - Advise on the trades between different sensor hardware, software, and algorithms. - Perform large scale data analysis and generate validation metrics. - Deliver executive level presentations.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ PhD in EE/CS/Physics or M.S. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

+ Experience developing system architecture, sensor systems analysis, and modeling.

+ Strong fundamentals in sensors and the impact of impairments on sensor performance.

+ Exceptional HW/SW problem solving skills.

+ Strong SW development skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB programming.

+ Strong algorithm prototyping and development experience.

**Key Qualifications**

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Good understanding of optical and/or IMU sensors and signal processing.

+ Large scale data analysis and knowledge of statistical techniques.

+ Strong communication, documentation and presentation skills.

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

**Pay & Benefits**

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