Camera Simulation FEA Engineer

Cupertino Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. This team is seeking a mechanical engineer that specializes in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to utilize simulation tools to evaluate and guide the design of future camera components and technologies. As a simulation engineer on the Camera Hardware Engineering team, you will take an active role in the design process and meaningfully impact the final product.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline with relevant experience
Simulation software experience using ANSYS, Abaqus, or relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years relevant industry experience
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline
Experience in material testing and failure analysis
Background in solid mechanics and materials science
Experience with explicit dynamics and thermal simulations
Experience in building and calibrating non-linear material models
Experience with electro-magnetic simulations; analysis of voice coil motors (VCM)
Experience working with adhesive joints; analyzing and predicting adhesive failure modes
Knowledge of Python, Abaqus user subroutine development and iSight
ANSYS Icepack and Maxwell, COMSOL, ANSA
Experience in CAD modeling with NX or Solidworks

About this role

Summary

Use FEA software to evaluate and guide camera component design at Apple.

Job title

Camera Simulation FEA Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Cupertino, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ANSYSAbaqusPythonsolid mechanicsmaterials science

Preferred skills

explicit dynamicsthermal simulationsnon-linear material modelselectromagnetic simulationsCAD modeling

Specializations

finite element analysismaterials sciencesolid mechanicsthermal simulationselectromagnetic simulations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City