iPhone Hardware System Design Electrical Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks an iPhone Hardware System Design Electrical Engineer to guide product concepts through mass production. You will apply your board and system-level design expertise to influence critical decisions that affect millions of iPhone users.

This role emphasizes collaboration, hands-on debugging with lab equipment, and robust solutions across analog and high-speed digital domains, signal integrity and prototype validation.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong fundamentals in analog and high-speed digital design.
• Experience with complex system architectures.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Ability to drive system-level trade-offs and design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute early in product concept and drive designs through mass production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve system-level issues.
• Own design decisions impacting millions of iPhone users.
• Develop and validate hardware with lab equipment to debug issues.

Skills

Analog design

High-speed digital

System-level design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Lab testing

Scripting

Team leadership

Education

BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ECAD tools

Oscilloscope & lab gear

Job description

iPhone Hardware System Design Electrical Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you have a feeling of deep satisfaction on when a design decision that YOU were responsible for is showcased in a newly released product ? Do you just beam at the thought of “I made that!” ?Would you like to have that same feeling again, and again?The iPhone team is looking for experienced Hardware Design Engineers who are motivated bythe opportunity to make design decisions, often difficult ones, that will benefit millions ofiPhone users worldwide. Using your skills in Electrical Engineering as well as your board andsystem level knowledge, you can make a difference in so many lives!Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products wemake. We want to hear from you!

Description

This is a unique hardware design position that starts at product concept and continues all theway through to mass production.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years industry experience
• Electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and high speed digital design
• Broad experience across different applications and technologies
• Design of complex system architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong desire to dive deep into system level issues and drive problems to closure in a team-based environment with a proactive attitude
• Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems
• Proven track record of leading dynamic multi-functional teams
• Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs
• 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
• Schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout
• Fundamentals of Signal and Power Integrity
• Low voltage power regulation and delivery
• Prototype design and validation with custom silicon
• Use of scripting languages to assist with hw development
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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
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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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