Hardware Systems Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino, California, is seeking a System Engineer to join a cross-functional hardware team working on iPhone and iPad developments. The role involves evaluating designs, conducting tests, and supporting Hardware, Module and Design & Validation groups.

You will help optimize test processes, craft benchmarking scripts for performance graphs, and contribute to manufacturing partner activities throughout product cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Hands-on prototype work and functional verification experience with electronics.
• Proficient with lab equipment (DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power supply, data logger).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate overall system design with evaluation tests and engineering fundamentals.
• Support hardware teams in next-generation iPhones and iPads; build Failure Analysis reports.
• Optimize test processes and improve coverage.
• Develop benchmarking matrix and automate scripts for performance graphs.
• Support hardware development at manufacturing partner facilities.

Skills

Prototype work

Functional verification

Lab equipment

Python scripting

Unix basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

We are seeking hard-working individuals like you to join our team. This is a System Engineering position that entails working with multi-functional groups to continually innovate the iPhone and iPad products. You will have an active engagement with the Hardware, Module and Design & Validation teams at Apple.

Description

Evaluate overall system design by crafting and conducting evaluation tests; applying knowledge of engineering fundamentals Support Hardware teams in crafting the next-generation iPhones and iPad; build Failure Analysis reports Be responsible for the optimization of the test processes Make recommendations for coverage improvements Develop benchmarking matrix by crafting or modifying automation scripts for building and assembling performance graphs Work towards closing potential test gaps and build improvements to the scripts Position involves supporting hardware development activities at manufacturing partner facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Hands‑on experience in prototype work and functional verification specifically with electronics
• Proficient with lab equipment: digital multi‑meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power supply, data logger, etc.
• Prior experience with superb coding/scripting skills (Python, Perl, Shell, Unix)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Prior working experience with prototype hardware and/or development boards is helpful
• Developed automated test and measurement systems - Setup of environments optimized for test measurement
• Comfortable working in a constantly evolving environment; Confirmed ability to work independently under high pressure and dynamic environment

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation
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