Hardware Design Engineer

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. On this team, you’ll help improve the performance of our products through innovative system-on-chip designs. You and your team will build platform architecture that paves the way for all-new experiences, including the ones that allow people to take advantage of our innovations in sensor technology. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before. We have built the best RF hardware design team on the planet! We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. We support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, and emerging technologies. As a Mixed Signal Hardware Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and verification of digital and power portions of wireless designs across all Apple products. The applicant should be familiar with computer system architecture, digital design and power distribution networks. The candidate will work proactively with various cross-functional engineering groups responsible for other blocks in the system. May require traveling internationally.

Description

In this role you will drive end-to-end hardware design for cutting-edge wireless systems, from schematic and layout implementation to bring-up and validation of digital interfaces and power supplies. Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and silicon teams as well as external chipset vendors to deliver robust, high-performance mixed signal solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Good understanding of protocol specifications for communication interfaces like PCIe, MIPI, I2C, SPI, UART, etc.
Experience with power supply/power management and power distribution networks
Hands on debug experience with usage of modern lab equipment (DSOs, Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers)

Preferred Qualifications

MSEE preferred
Experience leading projects from definition stage to mass production with minimal supervision.
Proven track record of leading project teams to complete projects or key components of the project
5+ years of experience delivering consumer electronic products is preferred
Experience in architectural discussion with cross-functional leaders related to Power supply and Digital design for the connectivity HW and able to influence product direction for these designs
Experience with power supply/power management
Hands on debug experience with usage of modern lab equipment (DSOs, Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers)
Experience in writing basic software routines and test scripts
Strong desire to investigation system level issues and drive problems to closure in a team-based environment with a proactive demeanor
Experience with mobile and/or embedded processors and memory systems
Experience with schematic capture/layout
Experience interacting with offshore manufacturing partners
Successful track record of delivering highly innovative communications products
Experience with high volume, low power, mobile products