Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - iPhone

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in San Diego is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to contribute to the development of world-class iPhone hardware. You will own the design, integration, and validation of main logic boards and system flex circuits, influencing system-level solutions for performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes PCB/layout expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to trade off design choices to meet product goals. You will work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent with strong fundamentals.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout in product development.
• Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on hardware projects.

Responsibilities

• Own design, integration, and validation of main logic boards and system flex circuits.
• Develop technology solutions at PCB/module level to meet cost, thermal, battery life and reliability goals.
• Collaborate with teams to explore process improvements and material choices while maintaining size constraints.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

System design trade-offs

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

BS Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Summary

Would you like the chance to be part of a team of Engineers responsible for the development of one of the most influential products in the world? The iPhone team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to be part of its world-class engineering team to deliver the future of iPhone to our customers. The role calls for a Hardware Design Engineer who is inspired by the chance to make design decisions, often difficult ones, that will benefit millions of iPhone users worldwide. Using your skills in Electrical Engineering as well as your PCB design and system level knowledge, you can make an everlasting difference in so many lives! Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make. We want to hear from you!

Description

This is an outstanding Hardware Design Engineer position with a focus on new product integration and development of new technologies for rigid, flex, and substrate PCB designs across iPhone products under close collaboration with key cross functional partners in San Diego.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design, integration, and validation of main logic boards and system flex circuits. Perform component fit/routing layout studies, and influence overall system-level solutions that meet product goals and push the boundaries of technology.
• Develop technology solutions at the PCB/module level that enable various product goals in cost, thermal performance, battery life, reliability, and environmental impact.
• Collaborate with technology teams exploring process improvements and materials that enable reductions in routing density, power loss, coexistence, and insertion loss while keeping solution dimensions the same or smaller.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent with strong engineering fundamentals
• Experience with electrical system integration involving product-focused module, operational and mechanical cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Experience with schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience, or 2+ years of project lead experience
• Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems
• Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from early architecture through to production
• Hands on experience with lab test equipment to debug difficult/intermittent hardware issues
• Understanding of low voltage power regulation and delivery
• Experience in prototype design and validation of custom silicon
• Ability to use scripting languages to assist with hardware development