Hardware Systems Design & Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
9 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 Systems Design & Integration Engineer

The Hardware Systems Design & Integration Engineer - AirPods serves as a senior technical lead within 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 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 RF integration. Candidates must utilize tools like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers while applying knowledge of CPU/SOC, DC-DC converters, and Python scripting to solve complex electrical and mechanical integration problems 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, 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.
  • Design and optimize hardware 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 a lab environment using 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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