Hardware Systems Integration, iPhone

This is an outstanding hardware design position with a focus on new product integration and development of new technologies for rigid, flex, and substrate PCB designs across iPhone products under close collaboration with key cross functional partners in San Diego.

Own the design, integration, and validation of main logic boards and system flex circuits. Perform component fit/routing layout studies, and influence overall system-level solutions that meet product goals and push the boundaries of technology.
Develop technology solutions at the PCB/module level that enable various product goals in cost, thermal performance, battery life, reliability, and environmental impact.
Collaborate with technology teams exploring process improvements and materials that enable reductions in routing density, power loss, coexistence, and insertion loss while keeping solution dimensions the same or smaller.

BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent with strong engineering fundamentals
Experience with electrical system integration involving product-focused module, operational and mechanical cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Experience with schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout

5+ years of industry experience, or 2+ years of project lead experience
Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems
Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from early architecture through to production
Hands on experience with lab test equipment to debug difficult/intermittent hardware issues
Understanding of low voltage power regulation and delivery
Experience in prototype design and validation of custom silicon
Ability to use scripting languages to assist with hardware development

Would you like the chance to be part of a team of engineers responsible for the development of one of the most influential products in the world?

The iPhone team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to be part of its world-class engineering team to deliver the future of iPhone to our customers. The role calls for a Hardware Design Engineer who is inspired by the chance to make design decisions, often difficult ones, that will benefit millions of iPhone users worldwide. Using your skills in Electrical Engineering as well as your PCB design and system level knowledge, you can make an everlasting difference in so many lives!

Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make. We want to hear from you!

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $139,500 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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