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Camera Mixed-Signal IC Validation Engineer - Camera Hardware (m/f/d)

Apple· Camera Hardware Engineering
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Hybrid (Munich)Full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Hands-on validation role for custom analog and mixed-signal silicon used in Apple camera modules. Own validation plans from first silicon bring-up through post-mass-production release, building evaluation hardware and automation to verify device performance across process, voltage, and temperature, and collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute validation and characterization plans for custom camera ICs, from first silicon bring-up through post-mass-production release.
  • Validate silicon against specification across process, voltage, and temperature corners, and correlate results to simulation and datasheet claims.
  • Deliberately push ICs beyond their specified limits through supply transients, unexpected power sequences, and abuse cases.
  • Verify register maps, trim settings, calibration flows, and power-up/power-down behavior, including unintended or undocumented states.
  • Build the validation hardware needed to test the device: evaluation boards, test fixtures, and in-system debug setups.
  • Develop Python and/or MATLAB frameworks for automated test, data collection, and analysis, so that validation is repeatable and scalable.
  • Review vendor designs, datasheets, and implementations against camera system requirements to find issues early.
  • Root-cause failures, document them clearly, and drive fixes with vendors through to closure.
  • Support integration of the silicon into camera modules and products, working with firmware, mechanical, optical, and systems teams.

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Post-silicon validation or bring-up experience on custom analog/mixed-signal ICs, including identifying defects not caught by the supplier.
  • Experience developing validation test plans and test coverage for ICs, including PVT corner characterization.
  • Experience with serial interfaces and register-level device control (I2C, SPI, MIPI), and with building automated test frameworks around them.
  • Experience with actuator drivers (VCM, OIS), LED flash drivers, camera PMICs, or power converters.
  • Circuit simulation with SPICE-based tools, including correlation of simulation to measurement.
  • Familiarity with C/C++ for embedded systems or RTL for FPGA platforms.
  • Experience with small form-factor, flex, or rigid-flex designs.

Skills

Required:Analog and mixed-signal fundamentalsHands-on lab testing and debuggingHardware validation and stress testingPython and/or MATLAB automationSchematic/PCB design toolsCommunication skills

Benefits

  • Not specified in the description.
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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