Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - Apple WATCH

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Hardware Systems Integration Engineer for an iconic wearable device. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and validate innovative hardware solutions. Your expertise in electrical engineering will be crucial in tackling challenges from concept to mass production, ensuring the highest quality and performance in the product. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the next generation of technology while working in an inclusive and diverse environment that values your contributions and growth. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant hardware experience in consumer electronics.
• Strong understanding of PCB design and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate hardware throughout the product development cycle.
• Perform PCB design and cross-functional system integration.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

System Integration Product Design

Embedded Communication Protocols

Signal Integrity

Power Electronics

Debugging and Failure Analysis

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power Supply

Logic Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - Apple Watch

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 03, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200590523

Are you ready to work on Apple’s most personal device? Come join the Apple Watch systems hardware team! We are a team of system electrical engineers that work on Apple Watch from concept to mass production. Our system team is at the center of the wider engineering group - working cross-functionally with silicon and architecture teams, mechanical engineers, software and firmware engineers, test group, and module teams such as RF/wireless, health sensing, battery, and many more. In this role, you will help turn architecture concepts into reality for the next set of incredible products. This is a design engineering position with significant cross-functional interactions to continually push the technology implemented in one of our most complex wearable device products.

Description

As a system hardware integration electrical engineer in Watch, you will be responsible for the design, build, and validation throughout our product development cycle. This position will require ~15% international travel. You will use your electrical engineering skills in responsibilities including:

1. PCB and FPC design, and cross-functional system integration
2. Bench validation, electrical function verification, and signal characterization
3. Hands on debug and failure analysis of manufacturing, component quality, reliability, and system coexistence issues
4. Factory build support from early NPI through product ramp
5. Early architecture handoff, technology concept investigations and prototyping

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant industry hardware experience
• Excellent EE fundamentals with a solid understanding in one or more of the following areas: system integration product design, processor and component selection, embedded communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG/SWD), signal integrity and power delivery networks, power electronics and switching converters, sensor and low power module design.
• Experience with schematic capture, constraint driven PCB layout using Cadence tools or similar. Strong working knowledge of prototyping, hardware bringup, bench debug and validation. Hands on experience with standard EE lab equipment. (e.g. DMM, Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Electronic Load, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer)
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey technical information in a clear manner adapted to the audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in similar high volume consumer electronics, and experience in hardware development with significant form factor and technology integration constraints
• System experience with sensitive sensor design and integration, debugging system coexistence issues including RF/wireless aggressors and EMC/ESD related problems.
• Ability to approach problems with creativity, and develop innovative solutions.
• 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.

Pay & 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

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.