Simulation and Control Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $184,700–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Simulation and Control Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture

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The Simulation and Control Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture joins the Platform Architecture team to develop advanced thermal and power management algorithms. In this role, you will design, implement, debug, and validate control and estimation algorithms for complex thermal and electrical systems while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure robust integration. You will execute experiments for modeling and validation, collect data, and propose architectural decisions to ensure system performance and reliability. The position requires expertise in Python or MATLAB, experience implementing control algorithms on embedded microcontroller platforms, and knowledge of optimization techniques and modern control theory. Preferred skills include C++, software engineering workflows like Git and CI/CD pipelines, estimation theory, statistical learning methods, and advanced concepts such as model predictive control or trajectory planning to solve critical thermal and electrical management challenges.

Skills

Control Systems Python MATLAB C++ Model Predictive Control System Identification Estimation Theory Statistical Learning CI/CD Git Optimization Trajectory Planning Robust Control Adaptive Control

What you'll do

Design, implement, and debug control and estimation algorithms for complex thermal and electrical systems.
Develop advanced thermal and power management algorithms for consumer devices.
Interpret system requirements and constraints from electrical and thermal engineering teams.
Integrate control algorithms into robust, scalable, and efficient software architectures.
Design and execute experiments for modeling and validation of hardware systems.
Collect and analyze data to identify potential issues and propose architectural fixes.
Implement control algorithms on embedded microcontroller platforms.
Communicate complex algorithmic concepts clearly to cross-functional hardware and software teams.

What we're looking for

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a similar degree.
Experience in control systems development including modeling, algorithm design, simulation, implementation, and testing.
Experience in Python or MATLAB.
Experience implementing control algorithms on embedded microcontroller platforms.
Experience with optimization techniques and modern control theory.
10 years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
M.S. or Ph.D. in a related engineering field with a focus on control systems or robotics, or equivalent professional experience (preferred).
Proficiency in C++, software engineering workflows, system identification, estimation theory, and advanced control methods (preferred).