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: 141 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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. This role involves designing, implementing, debugging, and validating control and estimation algorithms for complex thermal and electrical systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret system requirements, execute experiments for modeling and validation, collect data, and propose architectural decisions to ensure performance and reliability. Key technical skills include proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C++, along with experience implementing control algorithms on embedded microcontroller platforms. Candidates should possess knowledge of optimization techniques, modern control theory, system identification, estimation theory, statistical learning methods, and robust or model predictive control. The role focuses on solving critical thermal and electrical management challenges within the hardware and software domains for consumer devices.

Skills

Control Systems Python MATLAB C++ Model Predictive Control System Identification Estimation Theory Statistical Learning Git CI/CD 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

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a similar field.
Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science field with a focus on control systems or robotics.
Hands-on experience in control systems development including modeling, algorithm design, simulation, implementation, and testing.
Experience implementing control algorithms on embedded microcontroller platforms.
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB.
Proficiency in C++.
10 years of relevant industry experience.
Knowledge of optimization techniques, modern control theory, system identification, estimation theory, and statistical learning methods.