Hardware Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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TL;DR · Hardware Systems Engineer

As a Hardware Systems Engineer, you will join the hardware team to design 54V DC power circuitry specifically for data center AI/ML servers. Your daily responsibilities include designing hot-swap controllers, safety circuitry, and point-of-load regulators while managing the layout of complex 16+ layer PCBs with HDI and fine pitch BGAs. You will perform prototype bring-up, functional verification, and electrical characterization using advanced tools like 25 GHz oscilloscopes and network analyzers. The role requires expertise in Cadence System Capture, Python for automated validation, and C programming for NXP microcontroller firmware. You will also manage design trade-offs regarding manufacturing, thermal performance, and reliability while analyzing factory-scale data to optimize signal parameters. Key technical tasks include characterizing high-voltage fuse components and designing analog circuitry for real-time sensor telemetry feedback on SoCs.

What you'll do

  • Design 54V DC power circuitry including hot-swap controllers, safety circuitry, and point-of-load regulators for AI/ML servers.
  • Select components based on datasheet analysis and perform schematic capture using Cadence System Capture.
  • Coordinate the layout of complex 16+ layer PCBs featuring HDI and fine pitch BGAs.
  • Perform prototype bring-up, functional verification, and electrical characterization using high-bandwidth oscilloscopes and network analyzers.
  • Analyze factory-scale data to adjust signal parameters for maximum margin in production.
  • Develop Python code to automate system-level validation and testing processes.
  • Review manufacturing test plans and debug assembly issues to provide corrective actions for high-volume production.
  • Design analog circuitry for real-time sensor telemetry feedback to dynamic power control features on SoCs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 1 year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
  • 1 year of experience using high-power electronic load test equipment for 1000+W 54V DC power circuitry.
  • 1 year of experience characterizing high-voltage fuse components for server power distribution.
  • 1 year of experience working with product safety engineering to integrate safety features and understand lab requirements.
  • 1 year of experience designing analog circuitry for real-time sensor telemetry feedback on SoCs.
  • 1 year of experience measuring I2C, SPI, UART, clocks, and crystals with high-bandwidth oscilloscopes.
  • 1 year of experience developing Python test code to automate system-level validation.

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