Motion Sensing Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$175,000–$308,500 / 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 including iPhone, iPad, Watch, AirPods, and Vision Pro. 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 collaborating with external vendors to drive sensor designs that improve user experience. You will use the scientific method to diagnose engineering issues and communicate technical risks through presentations. Required skills include expertise in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in signal processing, fabrication, packaging, and tools such as ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, and Python to solve complex problems in sensor modeling 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.
  • 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

  • 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, leadership, and experience with sensor modeling and experimental validation (preferred).

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