Biomechanics Researcher — Design-Driven Prototyping

Apple; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple design group seeks an experienced Biomechanics Researcher to support the development and design of destiny products. This lively role requires collaborating with many teams across the company, balancing technical rigor with empathetic storytelling and design sensibility.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in musculoskeletal, soft tissue, locomotion, exoskeleton, and sports biomechanics, plus experience working with designers and engineers to build novel instrumentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of research experience in musculoskeletal, soft tissue, locomotion, exoskeleton, and sports biomechanics.
• Industry experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to frame questions, run studies, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work with prototypes.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and soft-goods engineers on building new instrumentation.
• Gather robust biomechanics data while incorporating subjective feedback and adapting methods.
• Data reduction, analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate research findings clearly and concisely to designers and cross-functional audiences.
• Maintain ability to switch between minute details and the big picture.

Skills

Musculoskeletal biomechanics

Soft tissue biomechanics

Locomotion biomechanics

Exoskeleton biomechanics

Sports biomechanics

Collaboration with designers/engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Apple design group seeks an experienced Biomechanics Researcher to support the development and design of destiny products. This lively role requires collaborating with many teams across the company, balancing technical rigor with empathetic storytelling and design sensibility.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in musculoskeletal, soft tissue, locomotion, exoskeleton, and sports biomechanics, plus experience working with designers and engineers to build novel instrumentation.