Hardware Systems Engineer
Apple
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 159,890-220,900 / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 26, 2026
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APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Responsible for prototype bring-up, debug, functional verification, and electrical characterization. Analyze component datasheet and select 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. 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. Review designs of factory test fixtures, ensure manufacturing test plans provide adequate coverage to ensure the design is assembled correctly. Debug problems found in manufacturing, feedback root cause and taking corrective action into design or manufacturing process in preparation for high volume. Drive design tradeoffs across manufacturing, test, thermal, performance, reliability, battery life, and electrical stakeholders. 10% International Travel Required. 40 hours/week. 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 $159,890 - $220,900/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
- Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience and/or education must include:
- Driving board layout of constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs using Allegro or other PCB design tool.
- Prototyping bring-up, debug, functional verification, and electrical characterization of both low speed and high-speed interfaces including I2C, SPI , SPMI, PCIE, USB
- Designing high-speed and high-power system-based cables and flex boards and multi-layer flexible PCBs.
- Using advanced lab tools including 25 GHz oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and BERT scopes to judge the quality and robustness of electrical designs.
- Driving design trade-offs across manufacturing, test, thermal, performance, reliability, battery life, and electrical stakeholders using parametric data processing and visualization.
- Analyzing factory-scale data to adjust both signal and design parameters for maximum design margin and performance.
- Reviewing designs of factory test fixtures to ensure manufacturing test plans provide adequate coverage and are built, tested and assembled correctly.
- Component datasheet analysis and selection for schematic capture including digital and analog design.
- Working with software and firmware teams on design bring-up, validation and test of electrical circuits and communication interfaces.
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