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
5 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 joins the team responsible for the end-to-end electrical design of AirPods. As a Senior Technical Lead, you will own the system architecture, design, and development from initial concept through mass production. Your daily responsibilities include driving critical trade-offs regarding volumetric, thermal, and power constraints, performing prototype bring-up, and debugging system validation. You will own schematic design and layout direction for rigid PCBs and flexible circuits while defining manufacturing test requirements. The role requires deep electrical engineering fundamentals across analog, digital, power, and signal integrity. You will solve complex technical problems involving acoustic performance, custom silicon, and sensor fusion within the wearable and hearables domain, ensuring high-volume consumer product quality through rigorous engineering principles and cross-functional leadership.

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end electrical system architecture and design from initial concept through mass production.
  • Perform hands-on prototype bring-up, debugging, and system validation to guarantee factory quality.
  • Define manufacturing test requirements and partner with contract manufacturers to enable high-volume production.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary investigations across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to identify root causes.
  • Own schematic design, layout direction, and design reviews for rigid PCBs and flexible circuits.
  • Translate complex technical trade-offs into clear narratives for cross-functional partners and executive audiences.
  • Mentor peers and share best practices to raise the technical bar and team culture.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent directly-related work experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience designing electronic and/or embedded systems.
  • 3+ years of experience in technical leadership.
  • Deep electrical engineering fundamentals across analog, digital, power, and signal integrity.
  • Experience driving high-volume consumer product development cycles from architecture through mass production.
  • Demonstrated ability to track and prioritize multiple concurrent open issues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with wearables/hearables design and manufacturing (preferred).
  • Experience productizing new technologies in high-volume applications (preferred).

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