Simulation and Control Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $181,100–$272,100 / 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 senior Simulation and Control Systems Engineer with extensive experience in developing advanced thermal and power management algorithms. This role 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 of these algorithms into Apple’s products. Day-to-day responsibilities include executing experiments for modeling and validation, analyzing data, and proposing architectural decisions to enhance system performance and reliability. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in control systems development, hands-on experience with Python or MATLAB, and expertise in implementing control algorithms on embedded microcontroller platforms. Additionally, proficiency in C++, knowledge of modern software engineering workflows, and understanding of optimization techniques and advanced control theories are highly valued. This position offers the chance to work across hardware and software domains, contributing 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.
Integrate control algorithms in a robust, scalable, and efficient manner.
Propose architectural decisions and fixes to ensure high system performance and reliability.

What we're looking for

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