Apple
Display Module Optical Engineer
$185K–$325K
Sunnyvale, California · Full-time · Posted Jun 2, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years with a bachelor’s degree; alternatively, 5+ years with a Master’s or PhD (preferred).
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; or Master’s or PhD in one of those fields or a related field (preferred).
About the job
Leads optical module development and integration for future display systems, from requirements and design through validation, ramp, and mass-production readiness.
What you'll do
- Define module specifications and optical design targets; align module architecture with system requirements.
- Plan and lead engineering builds, test activities, and validation to meet program milestones.
- Lead optical failure analysis and corrective actions; develop performance metrics and measurement workflows.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in one or more of: optical design and characterization, optical modeling, physical and geometrical optics, semiconductor optoelectronics, display technologies, sensor technologies, or statistical analysis.
- Experience leading engineering builds, planning test activities, and managing module deliverable readiness across development phases.
- Experience with optical measurement systems for characterization, testing, and validation.
Nice to have
- Master’s or PhD in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Display optics, module engineering or integration, high-volume manufacturing, or direct mass-production experience.
Pay
$184,700 and $324,800 USD (base pay range)
Tools
Python, LabVIEW, JMP, MATLAB, LightTools, FDTD, Zemax, Code V
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