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Hardware Systems Design Engineer - Accessories

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Will you help us design the next generation of Apple products that integrate innovative technologies and provides excellent customer experience and seamless user interaction? Our team has developed and shipped a long list of products and merchandisers within retail space across the world. This includes specially designed MagSafe chargers and USB-C cables, security products, charging infrastructures and more.

Apple is seeking a Hardware System Design Engineer for Retail and Event Product Design. We are searching for a driven and hardworking electrical engineer to work on electrical system design and develop hardware solutions for Apple product merchandisers. The successful candidate will join a meticulous team who works towards excellence and specializes in providing the best possible customer experience with newly announced products.

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 a rewarding variety of responsibilities:

Leading the product architecture and driving HW system design

Leading system schematic design, PCB layout and component selection and being the technical champion for all design reviews.

Collaborating with wide range of multi-functional teams involved in the product definition, industrial design, validation and manufacturing at Apple.

Working with multi-functional partners and external vendors to develop product FW.

Working with leadership to define product schedules and allocate EE and FW resources

Reviewing, challenging, and creatively influencing product concepts & roadmaps across groups.

Travel may be required as the need arises.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred

Experience with USB, UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, etc.

Experience with high volume consumer products and manufacturing process

System HW product design experience working with multi-functional partners - EMC, de-sense and coexistence

Electrical system leadership or management experience

Proven track record of working in fast paced innovative work environment.

Strong analytical skills and ability to guide critical decisions

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals with experience in prototyping, hardware bring-up, bench instrumentation and validation

Experience in detailed EE design, EE schematics entry and layout

Experience with digital hardware design such as micro-controllers and digital interfaces

Experienced with HW and FW integration, specially USB-C, PD controllers and MicroPython

Advanced Hands-On Lab & Debugging Skills

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 .

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200612894-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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