AirPods Hardware Systems Lead & Integration Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior hardware systems design & integration engineer for AirPods in Cupertino, CA. You will own system-level architecture, drive RF/CPU/SOC integration, and work with cross-functional teams to push hardware design from concept to mass production.

The role combines hands-on hardware integration with rigorous validation, structural design reviews, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams to meet tight constraints and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience designing electronics and/or embedded systems.
• Strong fundamentals in analog/digital design, signal and power integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own schematic design, layout direction, and design reviews for rigid PCBs, SIPs, and flexible circuits, delivering to program milestones.
• Prototype bring-up, debugging and failure analysis.
• Validate and characterize prototypes with thorough validation plans and vendor collaboration.
• Define and drive manufacturing test requirements with contract manufacturers for high-volume production.
• Lead multi-disciplinary investigations across electrical, mechanical and software domains to drive root-cause resolution.
• Travel occasionally to support builds and manufacturing activities.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Prototype bring-up

Schematic design

PCB layout

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HDI PCB design

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior hardware systems design & integration engineer for AirPods in Cupertino, CA. You will own system-level architecture, drive RF/CPU/SOC integration, and work with cross-functional teams to push hardware design from concept to mass production.

The role combines hands-on hardware integration with rigorous validation, structural design reviews, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams to meet tight constraints and timelines.