Hardware System Integration Electrical Engineer - Mac

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$126,800–$220,900 / yr
Posted
65 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Hardware System Integration Electrical Engineer - Mac

Apple is seeking a Senior System Electrical Engineer to join the MacBook Pro team, where you will design, implement, test, and debug the electrical subsystem of Apple's flagship laptops. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, software, and silicon engineering to ensure seamless integration of components such as wireless modules, cameras, sensors, and displays. Your day-to-day tasks include schematic capture, PCB layout using tools like Cadence or Allegro, simulation, bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting complex electrical issues. You will work with high-speed interfaces like USB, PCIe, and Thunderbolt, requiring a strong grasp of digital and analog circuits, power regulation, and signal integrity concepts. Ideal candidates have experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and network analyzers, and possess the ability to analyze component datasheets for schematic design. This role offers opportunities to specialize in various technology areas while contributing to the development of cutting-edge consumer electronics at a global scale.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement electrical subsystems for MacBook Pro using schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Test and debug high-speed digital interfaces such as USB, PCIe, and Thunderbolt to ensure robustness.
  • Collaborate with software teams on design bring-up and validation of communication interfaces.
  • Use lab tools like oscilloscopes and network analyzers to evaluate electrical designs for quality.
  • Work on constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs using PCB design tools.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetic physics and computer/system architecture principles.
  • Proficiency in designing and validating low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces like USB, PCIe, DisplayPort.
  • Experience using advanced lab tools for electrical design validation and troubleshooting.
  • Circuit design expertise across power, digital, analog, high-speed communications domains.
  • Familiarity with PCB design software (e.g., Cadence) and HDI/fine pitch BGA layout techniques.
  • Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including software and firmware.

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