Hardware Systems Design and Integration Engineer - AirPods

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Description

We are seeking dedicated and innovative engineers to take ownership of various aspects of system hardware development. In this role, you'll drive product architecture, design PCBs and flexible circuits, and create optimized system validation plans. You'll also oversee manufacturing test requirements, contribute to prototype bring-up and testing, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues.

This position offers the opportunity for occasional travel to support manufacturing efforts, enhancing the hands-on nature of the role. As an experienced member of our team, your contributions will help shape the future of AirPods architecture, with insights gained from successfully leading key programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high volume products / consumer electronics from proof of concept to mass production; prior experience in working with contract manufacturers highly desirable

Expertise in board and flex designs including schematic and layout with strong abilities to implement to a timeline and deliver high quality designs

Hands-on experience in prototyping, bring-up, debug and validation

Comfortable in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, etc.

Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: CPU/SOC, power(DC-DC converters, battery, power management, low power design), inductive power, analog circuits, audio, RF integration and measurement, sensor design and integration, ESD safety

Python scripting experience

Design validation experience including bench analysis for proving performance to factory test for guaranteeing quality

Experience working with Mechanical design, Software, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Operations organizations is desirable

Experience with challenging and multi-disciplinary failure analysis

Excellent writing skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

5+ years relevant industry experience designing electronics and/or embedded systems

Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals (analog/digital design, signal/power integrity, etc.)

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