Lead Electrical Engineer - Input Engineering

Cupertino Until 9/21/2026 4+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Apple's Input Devices group is seeking a world-class lead electrical engineer to develop and ship the next generation of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) hardware (e.g. Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard). This is a senior electrical engineer position that entails working with, and leading cross-functional teams on the design, implementation, integration and qualification of Human Interface Devices.

Description

Major responsibilities include:
Schematic capture and managing PCB layout design of the electrical system, including power management, micro-controller, wireless communication, sensor integration and component selection.
Execution of the design in high volume, including characterization and validation across all development builds.
Authoring of detailed engineering requirements specifications.
Working with and managing suppliers/manufacturing partners including overseas build support.
Interface with and present to cross functional leaders for project reviews and discussions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Minimum of 4 years of industry experience
Strong EE background in analog, digital, power and PCB design 
Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification and manufacturing support
Successful track record of working closely with Mechanical Engineering, Firmware, PCB design, and DFM
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years of industry experience
Experience working with sensors (e.g. touch, force, pressure), wireless communications (bluetooth), low power design, haptics, and wireless charging
Experience designing high volume, high quality consumer electronic products
Experience leading a technical team
Masters or Ph.D preferred in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline

About this role

Summary

Lead design and development of HCI hardware, including PCB, sensors, and wireless systems

Job title

Lead Electrical Engineer - Input Engineering

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Cupertino, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PCB designpower managementmicro-controllerwireless communicationsensor integration

Preferred skills

sensorswireless communicationslow power designhapticswireless charging

Specializations

PCB designpower managementsensor integrationwireless communication
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City