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Biomedical Research Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

The team is looking for a highly-motivated biomedical optics engineer interested in finding elegant ... This candidate should also be adept at building research platforms to study physiology and analyze ...

SHINE Technologies LLC

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Fitchburg, WI · On-site

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Job Type Full-time Description SHINE Technologies is seeking a Research Engineer who will be responsible for inventing, developing, and refining the technology inherent to SHINE's business and ...

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Biomedical Research Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

The team is looking for a highly-motivated biomedical optics engineer interested in finding elegant ... Description You will be working with a team of research scientists and hardware engineers ...

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Cupertino, CA

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Altus LLC

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Aeroballistics Research Engineer Company: Altus Engineering Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD ... optics, signature suppression devices, and ammunition concepts. • Develop and implement ...

Benda Infotech

AI Research Engineer

Chicago, IL

$85K - $100K/yr

This full-time, on-site role presents a fantastic opportunity for motivated entry-level ... As an AI Research Engineer, you will collaborate with a talented team to develop innovative AI ...

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To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai As a Research Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing ... full-time employees only). - Unlimited Vacation. - Flexible hours and Work from Home support ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time optical research engineer in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Optical Research Engineer vs Optical Systems Engineer?

AspectFull Time Optical Research EngineerOptical Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, academic institutionsDesign, develop, and test optical systems in industry settings
Industry UsagePrimarily in research-focused roles, innovation projectsProduct development, system integration, manufacturing

Full Time Optical Research Engineers focus on advancing optical technologies through research and experimentation, often working in labs or academic settings. Optical Systems Engineers apply optical principles to develop practical systems and products in industry. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in their primary focus and work environment.

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Biomedical Research Engineer

Biomedical Research Engineer

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 667 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

The Health Sensing Hardware team works on developing the next-generation of optical sensors which enable us to provide deeper insights into a user's health in a wearable form factor. The team is looking for a highly-motivated biomedical optics engineer interested in finding elegant solutions to measuring complex physiological signals in a compact form-factor, thus enabling the next-generation of optical health sensors.
The successful candidate will be able to leverage deep expertise in physics, physiology and optics to develop the optical health sensors in the Apple Watch and AirPods. This candidate should also be adept at building research platforms to study physiology and analyze user data to infer real-world performance trends and emergent behavior. The candidate must be able to employ simulation tools to develop models of sensor behavior. Lastly, a successful candidate will be able to distill complex technical concepts into concise technology assessments to cross-functional collaborators and senior management.
Description
You will be working with a team of research scientists and hardware engineers developing technologies for the optical health sensors. You will be responsible for developing research platforms to investigate novel sensing solutions, leveraging modeling tools to exhaling empirical observations and lastly defining sensing requirements to multidisciplinary sensor architects for integration into products. In this role you will also be designing user studies and analyzing data to empirically prove the application of a sensing solution. Lastly, you will be responsible for summarizing your findings and communicating your findings to the larger team and senior leadership in a clear and succinct manner.
Minimum Qualifications
In-depth understanding of light propagation in biological tissue.
Experience with hands-on development of optical systems for biomedical optics applications.
Strong optical simulation skills using commercial ray-tracing packages.
Collaborative and willing to work in cross-functional fast-paced technology development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent documentation skills.
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with both coherent and non-coherent light-tissue interaction principles and their applications, e.g. spectroscopy.
Fundamental understanding of device physics governing typical light emitter and detectors.
Conversant in cross-functional aspects of system design; mechanical tolerance of system, sources of electrical noise.
PhD in Biomedical, Optical Engineering or related field.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Year founded

1976

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