Hardware Systems Design and Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted
1 day 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 Systems Design and Integration Engineer

The Hardware Systems Design and Integration Engineer - AirPods joins the team responsible for the end-to-end electrical design of AirPods. This role involves designing, analyzing, and validating hardware from initial concept through mass production while managing critical trade-offs regarding volumetric, thermal, and power constraints. Key responsibilities include owning schematic design and layout direction for rigid PCBs, SIPs, and flexible circuits, performing prototype bring-up, and leading multi-disciplinary failure analysis. The position requires expertise in analog and digital design, signal and power integrity, and high-speed interfaces. Candidates must utilize tools like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers while applying knowledge of CPU/SOC, RF integration, and battery power management. The work focuses on solving complex electrical and mechanical integration challenges for consumer audio hardware.

What you'll do

  • Own schematic design, layout direction, and design reviews for rigid PCBs, SIPs, and flexible circuits.
  • Perform hands-on prototype bring-up, hardware debugging, and failure analysis.
  • Create thorough validation plans and work with contract manufacturers to characterize prototypes.
  • Define and drive manufacturing test requirements to enable high-volume production ramps.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary investigations across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to identify root causes.
  • Optimize hardware designs within tight volumetric, thermal, and power constraints.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience designing electronics and/or embedded systems.
  • Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals including analog/digital design and signal/power integrity.
  • Hands-on experience in prototyping, bring-up, debug, and validation.
  • Proficiency in 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 HDI PCB, flex, and/or SIP designs including schematic and layout (preferred).
  • Knowledge in CPU/SOC, power management, analog circuits, audio, RF integration, or sensor design (preferred).

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