Mechanical Architecture Engineer - FEA for Sensing Systems

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a Mechanical Architecture Engineer to develop predictive analytical and computational models for advanced sensing systems, guiding architecture from concept to mass production. You will blend first-principles engineering, analytical modeling, rigid-body dynamics, and high-fidelity FEM.

You will validate models through experiments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance, reliability, and robustness across hardware products.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, dynamics, vibrations, materials, and heat transfer.
• Experience with analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and experimental validation.
• Proficiency with Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent tools.
• Programming experience in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive analytical and computational models to understand mechanical behavior of sensing technologies.
• Determine modeling approach from closed-form analytical models to high-fidelity finite element simulations.
• Influence architecture decisions, evaluate design tradeoffs, and optimize product performance.
• Validate models through experimentation and data comparison.
• Advance modeling methodologies to enable innovative sensing technologies.

Skills

Analytical modeling

FEA

Experimental validation

Abaqus

ANSYS

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

Solid mechanics

Dynamics

Vibrations

Materials

Heat transfer

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Apple seeks a Mechanical Architecture Engineer to develop predictive analytical and computational models for advanced sensing systems, guiding architecture from concept to mass production. You will blend first-principles engineering, analytical modeling, rigid-body dynamics, and high-fidelity FEM.

You will validate models through experiments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance, reliability, and robustness across hardware products.