Hardware System Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 146 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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Hardware System Integration Engineer - AirPods The Hardware System Integration Engineer - AirPods joins a team focused on developing innovative audio products and electronic solutions. This role involves taking ownership of system hardware development, where the engineer will drive product architectures, design PCBs and flexible circuits, and create optimized system validation plans. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing test requirements, performing prototype bring-up and testing, analyzing data, and troubleshooting issues. The position requires expertise in electrical engineering fundamentals such as analog/digital design, signal/power integrity, and RF integration. Candidates should be proficient with lab tools like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and possess skills in Python or scripting. The work centers on solving technical challenges within small form factor products, specifically addressing advanced physical architectures, new RF technologies, and highly power-optimized IC development to improve the functionality of audio hardware.

Skills

Layout Digital Design Power Integrity RF Integration Python Scripting DC-DC Converters Power Management IC Development Oscilloscopes Spectrum Analyzers Failure Analysis System Validation

What you'll do

Drive product architectures and develop hardware solutions for small form factor products.
Design PCBs and flexible circuits including schematic and layout development.
Create optimized system validation plans to ensure performance and quality.
Oversee manufacturing test requirements and support production efforts at contract manufacturers.
Execute prototype bring-up, debugging, and hardware testing in a lab environment.
Analyze data and perform multi-disciplinary failure analysis to troubleshoot technical issues.
Develop scripts using Python or other languages to support engineering tasks.
Report findings and data analysis clearly to cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
5+ years of relevant industry experience designing electronics and/or embedded systems.
Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals including analog/digital design, signal integrity, and power integrity.
Hands-on experience in prototyping, bring-up, debug, and validation.
Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and frequency counters.
Experience with high volume consumer electronics from proof of concept to mass production (preferred).
Expertise in board and flex designs including schematic and layout (preferred).
Knowledge in areas like CPU/SOC, power management, audio, RF integration, or sensor design (preferred).