Hardware System Integration Engineer - iPhone

Apple - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The iPhone team at Apple, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Hardware System Integration Engineer to join their ranks. This position is pivotal in the hardware design process, starting from the initial product concept and extending all the way through to mass production. As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of iPhone products, making design decisions that will have a significant impact on millions of users worldwide. The team is characterized by a collaborative and creative environment, where passion for technology and innovation drives the work we do. Your expertise in Electrical Engineering, combined with your knowledge of board and system-level design, will enable you to contribute meaningfully to the iPhone user experience. In this role, you will lead the design and integration of custom hardware into constrained systems, working closely with multi-functional technology teams in a fast-paced setting. The position offers opportunities for international travel, allowing you to engage with global teams and projects. You will be at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of technology, ensuring that the designs not only meet but exceed the expectations of users. Your ability to analyze solutions and make informed design trade-offs will be essential as you navigate the complexities of hardware integration and system architecture. This is an exciting opportunity for those who are eager to make a difference in the world of technology and contribute to the future of the iPhone.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design from product concept to mass production.
• Integrate custom hardware into constrained systems.
• Collaborate with multi-functional technology teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs.
• Drive closure on system-level issues in a team-based setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent required; MS preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and high-speed digital design.
• Broad experience across different applications and technologies.
• Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems.
• Experience in designing sophisticated system architectures.
• Strong desire to dive deep into system-level issues and drive problems to closure.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of leading dynamic multi-functional teams.
• Familiarity with challenges of taking a product from early architecture through to production.
• Hands-on experience with lab test equipment to debug difficult/intermittent hardware issues.
• Experience with schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout.
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity fundamentals.
• Experience with low voltage power regulation and delivery.
• Prototype design and validation with custom silicon.
• Proficiency in using scripting languages to assist with hardware development.