Phone System Design Engineer - Power Modeling

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted
22 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 · Phone System Design Engineer - Power Modeling

The iPhone Hardware System Design Team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join as a key contributor in driving future iPhone innovations. In this role, you will develop system power consumption and usage models from the initial concept phase through post-ramp stages, providing critical insights for battery life and thermal design discussions. Your responsibilities include publishing system-level power estimates, validating power models, conducting hands-on lab investigations to debug issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of industry experience, and expertise in system architecture power metrics for computer technologies and battery-powered devices. Proficiency in automation tools like Python or Matlab is essential, along with hands-on lab skills using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Experience in consumer hardware industries and familiarity with battery modeling concepts are preferred.

What you'll do

  • Develop system power consumption and usage models throughout iPhone product development phases.
  • Publish system level power estimates for various customer scenarios to drive battery life and thermal design discussions.
  • Own system-level power validation and analyze next-generation hardware with cross-functional teams.
  • Perform hands-on lab investigations and debug power-related issues to identify power-saving opportunities.
  • Improve power modeling and validation methodologies throughout the iPhone development cycle.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of industry experience in electrical engineering
  • Expertise in system architecture power and performance metrics for computer technologies
  • Hands-on lab skills with multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and analog circuits
  • Proficiency in automation tools like Matlab or Python for data analysis

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