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Hardware Systems Engineer

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Apple

Apple

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells consumer electronics and software

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Fintech
Consumer Goods

Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Oscilloscope
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience with schematic, PCB physical design using Cadence Concept and Allegro or similar CAD tools
  • Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, electronic loads, etc
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Component data-sheet analysis and selection for schematic capture
  • Coordinate layout of highly constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs
  • Forecast and plan design time to meet constrained schedules
  • Drive design tradeoffs across manufacturing, test, thermal, performance, reliability, and electrical stakeholders
  • Prototype bring-up, debug, functional verification, and electrical characterization
  • Use advanced lab tools such as 25 GHz oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and BERT scopes to judge the quality and robustness of electrical designs
  • Analyze factory-scale data to adjust signal parameters for maximum margin
  • Debug problems found in manufacturing, feedback root cause and corrective action into design or manufacturing process in preparation for high volume
  • Communicate and present status on concurrent top issues and deadlines
  • Lead, teach, and mentor more junior engineers
  • Candidates should be able to take complete ownership of assigned sub-systems
Desired Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience. High-volume consumer electronics system experience preferred.
  • Experience leading technically complex projects that are dynamic and business critical
  • Design experience in digital logic, simulation, power conversion and delivery
  • Familiarity with RF/wireless concepts
  • Experience with high-speed serial and memory interfaces including signal integrity design and measurement fundamentals, Command line interface and scripting skills
  • Specific expertise in several of the following areas is a plus: CPU or GPU microarchitecture, batteries, power management, analog design, audio, wireless, DisplayPort, PCIe, Thunderbolt, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, analog sensors, interconnect
  • Knowledge of clocking technology: crystals, oscillators, and simple PLLs. Knowledge of discrete passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors) and their characteristics and specifications.
  • Ability to debug problems from the system-level down to the component level. Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP) is a plus
Apple

Apple

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Apple Inc. designs and sells a variety of technology products and services, including iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. The company also offers services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. Its products work together seamlessly, providing users with a cohesive experience across devices. Apple differentiates itself from competitors through its integrated approach, where it controls both hardware and software, ensuring high-quality performance and user satisfaction. The company's goal is to enhance customer loyalty and drive financial success through continuous innovation and a strong focus on user experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$619.1K

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan