Apple is hiring: Hardware Systems Validation Engineer in Cupertino

Hardware Systems Validation Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Hardware

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Their work impacts billions of users by developing an extraordinary product with a prime focus on accuracy, understandability, and performance of the product. Dynamic, Inspiring people and Innovative technologies are the norm here. Apple Accessories Hardware Engineering team is seeking a driven and hardworking Electrical engineer for electrical system design validation. As a successful Engineer, you will provide validation processes and strategies through various stage of design and development from silicon and systems architecture to prototyping and manufacturing. Will you help us design the next generation accessories that integrate innovative technologies and push the boundaries of low power electrical design? Come join us!

**Description**

You will become part of a hands-on development team that nurtures engineering excellence and creativity. On the team you will engage with an exciting variety of responsibilities that include; Leading the accessories EE hardware validation and verification strategy including providing technical leadership when required. Developing vital processes to ensure end to end validation of the product and its functionality for various use cases and environmental conditions Owning the development of test fixture within the team or through contract manufacturer Analyzing and tracking test results and work on trade-offs to resolve design conflicts

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience

+ Strong EE fundamentals.

+ Strong communication skills and ability to work well multi-functionally.

+ Experience in functional testing and validation of electrical systems as well as hardware /software integration and fault tree analysis.

+ Experience with test automation tools and programming language such as Python, Tableau, JMP.

**Key Qualifications**

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or PhD degree

+ Experience in EE schematics and hardware design

+ Hands-on experience in prototype bringup and debugging

+ Experience with various data protocols: USB, UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, SWD is a plus!

+ Experience in DC/DC power design, microcontrollers, USB-PD, wireless charging, sensing technologies

+ Experience with custom Silicon development

+ Experience in modeling and simulation of electrical systems

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

**Pay & Benefits**

+ 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

+ Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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