Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - iPhone

Apple Inc.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Hardware Systems Integration Engineer for iPhone in San Diego to drive design, integration and validation of main logic boards and system flex circuits.

You will influence system-level solutions, optimize cost and thermal performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced iPhone hardware. The role emphasizes PCB design, electrical integration, and the ability to trade off architecture options.

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.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, integration, and validation of main logic boards and system flex circuits.
• Develop technology solutions at the PCB/module level for cost, thermal performance, battery life, reliability, and environmental impact.
• Collaborate with technology teams exploring process improvements and materials for routing density, power loss, coexistence, and insertion loss while keeping dimensions the same or smaller.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Electrical system integration

System design trade-offs

Scripting

Education

BS Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Lab test equipment

PCB/EDA tools

Python

Job description

Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - iPhone

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.

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

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 $122,700 and $214,300, 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. You’ll also receive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage


• Retirement benefits


• A range of discounted products and free services


• 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 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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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.