Simulation and Control Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $147,400–$220,900 / yr
Posted: 43 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 · Simulation and Control Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

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The Platform Architecture team at Apple seeks a Simulation and Control Systems Engineer with expertise in developing advanced thermal and power management algorithms. This senior-level position involves designing, implementing, debugging, and validating control and estimation algorithms for complex systems, collaborating closely with electrical and thermal engineering teams to ensure robust integration into Apple’s devices. Day-to-day tasks include executing experiments for modeling and validation, analyzing data, and proposing architectural solutions to enhance system performance and reliability. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience in control systems development using Python or MATLAB, along with proficiency in C++ and knowledge of optimization techniques and modern control theory. Experience with software engineering workflows such as Git and CI/CD pipelines is preferred, offering a unique chance to contribute directly to the performance of Apple’s leading-edge products.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Design and implement advanced thermal and power management algorithms for Apple devices.
Collaborate with electrical and thermal engineering teams to interpret system requirements.
Execute experiments for modeling and validation of control systems.
Analyze data to identify potential issues in complex thermal and electrical systems.
Propose architectural decisions to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient algorithm integration.

What we're looking for

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science.
Hands-on experience in developing control systems (modeling, simulation, implementation).
Experience implementing control algorithms on embedded microcontroller platforms.
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for algorithm development and testing.
Knowledge of modern control theory and optimization techniques.
Ability to design and execute experiments for system modeling and validation.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.