Instrument Systems Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$134,800–$245,800 / yr
Posted
7 days ago

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This role $190k
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This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $139,737–$205,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 1777 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Instrument Systems Design Engineer

As a Systems Design Engineer at Apple, you will join the Product Integrity Group, working on cutting-edge calibration and test instrumentation systems for Apple’s global product line. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting and validating hardware specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop mechanical fixtures and automation software, and implementing advanced signal processing algorithms. You will analyze large datasets, perform root cause analysis, and work closely with various engineering disciplines to ensure the success of new products through NPI and mass production. The role requires expertise in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Lua, along with a strong background in hardware concepts and digital signal processing. Experience in consumer electronics manufacturing and AI/ML modeling is preferred, offering an opportunity to impact millions through innovative engineering solutions.

What you'll do

  • Architect and maintain calibration and test instrumentation systems through production.
  • Specify and validate mechanical fixtures and automation systems with the mechanical engineering team.
  • Develop, debug, and optimize automation software for instrument systems.
  • Implement advanced signal processing and ML algorithms to evaluate system performance.
  • Analyze large data sets generated by instrument systems to solve engineering challenges.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of professional experience designing, developing, debugging, and validating electro-mechanical systems
  • Basic understanding of hardware concepts, EE fundamentals, and signal processing
  • Programming skills in C/C++/Objective-C, Python, or Lua
  • Experience with digital signal processing and test automation principles
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills for managing multiple priorities across disciplines
  • Understanding of AI/ML modeling and data analysis techniques

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