Hardware Systems Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Sunnyvale is seeking an enthusiastic hardware engineer to design and develop complex electrical architectures for Apple Home devices. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, own electrical architecture, and bring up prototypes through validation and debugging.

Responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB/flex layout, prototyping, and delivering high-quality deliverables on schedule. Strong fundamentals in DC/DC, power integrity, and high-speed interfaces are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience focusing on hardware system design.
• Strong working knowledge of PCB/flex layout and component placement.
• Excellent EE fundamentals and analog design knowledge (DC/DC, power, signal integrity).
• Knowledge of embedded processor peripheral interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, CAN, SPI, storage, high-speed serial).
• Hands-on with test equipment for bring-up, debugging and validation.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical architecture and implementation.
• Create schematics and layout responsibilities.
• Bring-up and debug hardware.
• Hardware validation and prototyping proof of concepts.

Skills

Hardware design

Power integrity

Embedded interfaces

DC/DC design

SPICE simulations

Prototype debugging

Project ownership

Education

BS in electrical or computer engineering

MS in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeters

PCB layout tools

Schematic capture tools

Job description

In the Apple Home group we develop groundbreaking devices with complex hardware, sensors and software. We are seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our growing team! You will play a key role in designing and developing the hardware for these systems and should be comfortable with defining complex electrical system architectures and hands on hardware bringup, debug, and prototyping. Come join the Apple Home team!

Description

In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate hardware systems for future Apple products. The position requires the ability for independent precise detail design work as well as high level system understanding. Also required are excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.Ownership of electrical architecture and implementationSchematic creation and layout responsibilityBringup and debugHardware validationPrototyping proof of concepts

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience focusing on hardware system design
• Strong working experience in electrical design, including component selection, circuit design, schematic capture, component placement and PCB/flex layout. Successful candidates have the ability to stay organized, execute to a timeline, and produce high quality deliverables
• Excellent EE fundamentals and analog design knowledge focusing on DC/DC, power and signal integrity and SPICE simulations with intuitive skills and a deep understanding of the EE discipline in practice
• Knowledge of embedded processor peripheral interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, CAN, SPI, storage, high speed serial)
• Strong working knowledge of best practices for PCB/flex layout and construction
• Hands on experience with test equipment including oscilloscope, multi-meters and more for prototype bring-up, debugging, and functional validation

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience focusing on hardware system design
• Proven experience in taking designs from concept to mass production in a consumer electronics 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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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