Electrical Systems Architect, Input Devices (Zero-to-One)

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a visionary System Electrical Architect to define the future of input devices for Mac.

Based in Cupertino, you will own end-to-end EE system architecture for trackpads and keyboards, turning open-ended challenges into concrete hardware solutions while collaborating across FW, SW, and ME teams. You will lead from concept to mass production, driving new technology investigations, interface optimization, and rapid prototyping in a highly ambiguous, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 7+ years of hardware system design or electrical architecture.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Escalation Resolution: guide failure analysis and provide definitive solutions.
• Zero-to-One Architecture: drive EE system architecture from concept to mass production.
• Cross-Functional Co-Design: partner with mechanical and firmware teams to optimize HW/FW interfaces.
• Independent Problem Solving: identify bottlenecks, propose design alternatives, and trade-offs.
• System Integration: integrate sensing, actuation, and power management in constrained form factors.

Skills

System architecture

Schematic capture

High-speed interfaces

Lab instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

VNAs

BERT

Allegro PCB design

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a visionary System Electrical Architect to define the future of input devices for Mac.

Based in Cupertino, you will own end-to-end EE system architecture for trackpads and keyboards, turning open-ended challenges into concrete hardware solutions while collaborating across FW, SW, and ME teams. You will lead from concept to mass production, driving new technology investigations, interface optimization, and rapid prototyping in a highly ambiguous, fast-paced environment.