Hardware System Design Electrical Engineer - iPhone

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Do you have a feeling of deep satisfaction when a design decision that YOU were responsible for is showcased in a newly released product ? Do you just beam at the thought of “I made that!” ?Would you like to have that same feeling again, and again? The iPhone team is looking for experienced Hardware Design Engineers who are motivated by the opportunity 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 board and system level knowledge, you can make a 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!

Description

This is a unique hardware design position that starts at product concept and continues all the way through to mass production. You will be at the center of iPhone product development with a critical impact on overall design. Lead designs that continually push the boundaries of technology and ultimately improve the iPhone user experience. Design and integration of custom hardware into constrained systems. Work daily with multi-functional technology teams in a fast-paced environment. There will be opportunities for international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
10+ years industry experience
Electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and high speed digital design
Broad experience across different applications and technologies
Design of complex system architectures

Preferred Qualifications

Strong desire to dive deep into system level issues and drive problems to closure in a team-based environment with a proactive attitude
Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems
Proven track record of leading dynamic multi-functional teams
Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs
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
Schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout
Fundamentals of Signal and Power Integrity
Low voltage power regulation and delivery
Prototype design and validation with custom silicon
Use of scripting languages to assist with hw development
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

About this role

Summary

Design and integrate hardware systems for iPhone from concept to production.

Job title

Hardware System Design Electrical Engineer - iPhone

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

electronics

Location requirements

On-site in Cupertino, some international travel possible.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Electrical engineering fundamentalsanalog designdigital designsystem architectures

Preferred skills

system level issuesinterference solutionsteam leadershipPCB layoutsignal integritypower regulationprototype validationscripting

Specializations

hardware designsystem architectureanalog designhigh speed digitalpower integrity
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City