Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - Apple WATCH

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hardware Systems Integration Engineer to design, prototype, and validate electrical systems for innovative consumer electronics. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into cutting-edge products. Your expertise in system integration, power electronics, and hands-on debugging will be essential as you tackle challenges throughout the product development cycle. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to groundbreaking technology. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design, prototyping, and validation.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate electrical systems for product development.
• Debug hardware issues and support factory builds.

Skills

System integration and validation

Power electronics

Embedded device communication

Hands-on hardware debugging

Failure analysis

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Logic analyzer

Digital multimeter (DMM)

Job description

Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - Apple WATCH

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Description

In this role you will be designing, prototyping, building, and validating electrical designs throughout our product development cycle, and working with teams across Apple to integrate those designs into Apple WATCH. This includes:

• System electrical design, schematic capture and PCB layout design.
• Prototype bringup and debugging.
• Functional and performance verification of hardware designs using common EE test equipment (including oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers).
• Hands-on debugging and failure analysis of manufacturing, design, and reliability issues.
• Factory build support from early NPI through product ramp. Reporting on and presenting status of hardware issues to management and cross-functional forums.
• International travel to support factory builds as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD of Science in Electrical or Computer engineering.
• Excellent EE and science fundamentals, along with an understanding in one or more of the following areas: system integration and validation, power electronics and switching power supplies, embedded device communication (GPIO signaling, common interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, USB), embedded system design, analog design, signal and power integrity, sensor design and integration.
• Hands-on hardware bringup, functional validation, and debugging experience using common EE test equipment (i.e oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, DMM, power supplies and electronic loads).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience designing hardware for consumer electronics, with significant form factor and technology integration constraints.
• Experience with schematic capture and constraint-driven PCB layout design using Cadence tools or similar.
• Technical understanding with one or more of the following: Embedded SW, Test Automation, Scripting, CPU architecture, RF/Antenna design.
• Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles to pick apart and understand problems at a fundamental level.
• Experience post-processing, manipulating, and analyzing raw electrical waveforms, or sensor data to aid in hardware debugging (examples - FFT, digital filtering, interpolation and time-alignment).
• An eagerness to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and continually develop by staying open minded & curious. Strong sense of personal ownership, with the ability to comprehensively handle tasks from start to finish independently.

Compensation and Benefits

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.