Apple
AR/VR Design Validation Engineer
$185K–$325K
San Francisco Bay Area, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience; preferred qualification states 5+ years with a Masters or PhD.
- Education
- BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; preferred: Masters or PhD in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
About the job
Validates optical display components by correlating simulation models with measured performance and translating findings into design and manufacturing guidance.
What you'll do
- Lead design validation, optical simulation development, and simulation-to-measurement feedback using build data.
- Define characterization pipelines, build plans, data architecture, performance metrics, and specifications for manufacturing.
- Analyze failures and root causes, report findings, and communicate actionable guidance across design, manufacturing, and integration teams.
What they ask for
- BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Track record correlating optical simulations with measured hardware performance.
- Proficiency with one or more optical simulation tools, such as LightTools, FDTD, RCWA, Zemax, or Code V.
- Hands-on experience in at least two listed areas; working knowledge of optical measurement systems; statistical data analysis capabilities.
Nice to have
- Masters or PhD in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with diffractive optics, waveguide design, consumer optical products, engineering builds, validation programs, or high-volume manufacturing.
Pay
$184,700 and $324,800 (base salary)
Tools
LightTools, FDTD, RCWA, Zemax, Code V, JMP, Matlab, Python
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