Mechanical Architecture Engineer – Sensing & FEA

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Mechanical Architecture Engineer to develop predictive models guiding sensor and mechanical system architecture from concept to mass production.

You will apply first-principles engineering, analytical modeling, rigid-body dynamics, and FEA to optimize performance and reliability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will validate models experimentally and advance modeling methodologies for next-generation sensing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, dynamics, vibrations, materials, and heat transfer.
• Experience with analytical modeling, FEA, 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 analytical, finite element, and system models for sensing technologies and mechanical systems.
• Perform structural, thermal, dynamic, vibration, modal, harmonic, and nonlinear simulations to guide design decisions.
• Develop and calibrate material models using experimental characterization data.
• Validate models through testing and improve predictive accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability, and integration.
• Develop simulation workflows, automation, and methodologies to improve engineering efficiency.
• Communicate technical insights and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Dynamics

Vibrations

Heat transfer

FEM/FEA

MATLAB

Python

Experimental validation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree

MS/PhD in ME

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

COMSOL

HyperMesh

Job description

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Mechanical Architecture Engineer to develop predictive models guiding sensor and mechanical system architecture from concept to mass production.

You will apply first-principles engineering, analytical modeling, rigid-body dynamics, and FEA to optimize performance and reliability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will validate models experimentally and advance modeling methodologies for next-generation sensing technologies.