Motion Sensing Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $122,700–$214,300 / yr
Posted: 53 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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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 be responsible for defining roadmaps, infrastructure, core technologies, specifications, and qualification requirements while reviewing verification results. Your daily work involves scoping new sensing technologies, conducting proof-of-concept investigations, and engaging with external vendors to drive sensor designs that improve user experience. You will use the scientific method to diagnose engineering issues and deliver technical presentations regarding project risks and mitigation strategies. The role requires expertise in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems. Key skills include signal processing, fabrication, packaging, and data analysis using tools like MATLAB, Python, JMP, and ANSYS Multiphysics. You will solve complex problems related to sensor modeling and experimental validation within the consumer electronics domain.

Skills

Inertial Sensing Signal Processing MATLAB Python ANSYS Multiphysics JMP Data Analysis Statistical Analysis Sensor Modeling Manufacturing Technology Physics Material Science

What you'll do

Define inertial sensor roadmaps, infrastructure, core technologies, and qualification requirements.
Scope new sensing technologies and conduct proof-of-concept investigations.
Collaborate with suppliers to drive sensor designs that improve user experience.
Develop 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.
Communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation strategies through formal presentations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Ph.D. 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 for sensor fabrication (preferred).
Expertise in simulation, data collection, and statistical analysis tools like ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, or Python (preferred).
Executive-level communication skills, leadership, and experience with sensor modeling and experimental validation (preferred).