Hardware Systems Validation Engineer

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Hardware Systems Validation Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in electrical validation from prototype to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and develop innovative validation processes. This role offers the opportunity to lead and mentor fellow engineers while driving quality outcomes in the development of revolutionary products. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering with experience in consumer electronics.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and bench-top measurements.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous test plans focusing on system performance and margins.
• Innovate validation processes through scripting automation and test board design.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Scripting Automation

Communication Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Power Supplies

Tableau

Gantt Charts

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Hardware Systems Validation Engineer

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Department: Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200588221

Join Apple and be part of a team that creates revolutionary products and drives innovation across industries. We value diversity and inclusion, and we strive to leave the world better than we found it. Are you ready for the challenge?

Role Description

As an iPhone Hardware Systems Validation Engineer, you will play a key role in achieving electrical validation milestones from prototype to launch in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with the iPhone System Integration Team, utilizing your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to advance projects and ensure high-quality outcomes.

With a solid foundation in electrical engineering, you will troubleshoot complex technical issues, work closely with engineering teams, and develop validation automation architectures. Your efforts will contribute to risk mitigation and innovation in product development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with EE design and SI/PI teams to develop rigorous test plans focusing on system performance and margins.
• Execute test plans with subsystem owners and contract manufacturers.
• Review test results and incorporate validation learnings into design improvements.
• Report validation progress, risks, and issues to the team and management.
• Innovate validation processes through scripting automation and test board design.
• Manage electrical validation schedules in collaboration with EPMs and technical leads.
• Participate in debugging activities, including designing experiments (DOEs).
• Lead and mentor other Validation Engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and bench-top measurements using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies).
• Basic understanding of low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces.
• Knowledge of power electronics, especially DC-DC converters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with experience in high-volume consumer electronics.
• Deep knowledge of power integrity and analog designs such as DC-DC converters.
• Experience with project management and data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Gantt charts).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and suggest design improvements.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and automation tools (Python, LabVIEW).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience working across functions.

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