Hardware Validation Engineer - System Level

$121,900 - $214,500/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

In this role, you will join the Watch system validation team, ensuring that all new and existing hardware features are fully validated both on the bench and in our system stress rack. You will utilize your strong background in IC (Silicon) and/or system validation and passion for delivering excellent products to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench validation efforts, identifying key issues during the prototype phase and driving improvements in system design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from various disciplines to define validation coverage and resolve issues.
• Develop and execute scripts for the system stress rack to ensure the full system's stability under worst-case conditions, maintaining comprehensive coverage of stress patterns for all features.

Requirements

• Typically requires at least 5+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in board level bring up and validation for a product system or silicon IC development board.
• Strong familiarity with test & measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, probes, DMMs, VNAs, power analyzer, etc.) and high-fidelity signal probing techniques.
• Understanding of how to validate system-facing aspects of an IC in a board design: power delivery, host interfaces (USB, MIPI, I2C, SPI, UART, SPMI, PCIe), control signals, power rail sequencing.
• Basic understanding of Signal Integrity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills - the ability to summarize and organize information for large forums.

Nice-to-haves

• Scripting in Python or similar language for test automation.
• Experience performing PCB schematic and layout reviews to ensure specification compliance.
• MS or BS Degree in technical discipline.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance