Motion Sensing Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
53 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 · Motion Sensing Design Engineer

As a Motion Sensing Design Engineer, you will join the inertial sensor team to develop and integrate inertial sensors across various consumer products. You will play a key role in engaging with external vendors and internal customers to specify, develop, and characterize sensing systems for consumer applications. Your daily responsibilities include defining roadmaps, infrastructure, core technologies, and qualification requirements while identifying new metrics that improve user experience. You will scope new technologies, conduct proof-of-concept investigations, and use the scientific method to diagnose engineering issues. The role requires expertise in physics, mechanical, electrical, and material science engineering, as well as proficiency in signal processing, fabrication, and packaging. Technical skills include using simulation and data analysis tools such as ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, and Python to drive sensor design and experimental validation.

What you'll do

  • Define inertial sensor roadmaps, infrastructure, core technologies, and qualification requirements.
  • Scope new sensing technologies and conduct proof-of-concept investigations.
  • Engage with external vendors to drive sensor designs that improve user experience.
  • Create and document new sensing system metrics relevant to user experience.
  • Diagnose engineering issues using the scientific method to identify definitive root causes.
  • Review and approve verification results for inertial sensing systems.
  • Deliver technical presentations regarding project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
  • Ph.D. plus 10 years of hands-on experience and a proven track record in inertial sensing hardware development (preferred).
  • Proficiency in theory of operation, signal processing, fabrication, packaging, and design trade-offs (preferred).
  • Knowledge of physics, mechanical, electrical, material science engineering, and manufacturing technology related to sensor fabrication (preferred).
  • Expertise in simulation, data collection, and statistical analysis tools like ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, or Python (preferred).
  • Executive level communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and experience with sensor modeling and experimental validation (preferred).

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