Sensor Systems Test Manager

Summary Posted: Oct 12, 2022 Role Number: 200434871 The Special Project Group (SPG) at Apple is currently looking for an exceptional candidate to lead the sensor systems test team. As a successful applicant you will provide strategic direction to a team of talented engineers evaluating, developing and validating sensing hardware for autonomous systems. You will work cross functionally with domain experts in sensor hardware, signal processing implementation, autonomy algorithms, systems engineering, and safety to perform module and system level testing. You must have a strong understanding of various sensing modalities’ strengths and limitations, associated algorithms, and general understating of perception systems. You must feel passionate about guiding high performance teams developing complex systems tests with multi-disciplinary teams and delivering within aggressive timelines. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Track record managing high performance teams. Experience developing sensor system test plans for development, verification and validation. Good understanding of optical and/or RF sensors physics and signal processing. Strong communication, documentation and presentation skills. Strategic and analytical thinking Description Description Manage and provide technical and strategic guidance to a team of talented sensor test engineers, who perform a wide range of tasks including: Conduct testing of optical and RF sensing systems to meet an array of use cases. Define, document and execute test procedures for characterization, design verification, functional validation and manufacturing Develop experiments for sensor performance characterization in the intended operating environment Automate test cases Process, analyze and review test data Work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and schedule conflicts Debug system level issues and support system integration Education & Experience Education & Experience M.S. / Ph.D. Mechanical, Electrical or Physics degree with 5 / 10+ years of relevant industry experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $166,400 and $289,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.