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The AirPods team is seeking an Analog Systems Engineer to help drive the design, development, and delivery of next-generation AirPods products. In this role, you will be the power and battery management subsystem expert, at the center of cross-functional interactions and technical decision making. Your work will span the full product development lifecycle, from subsystem architecture and design through integration, validation, and mass production.

Description

Lead architecture and performance optimizations for power and battery management subsystems

Perform design analysis and simulations, including tolerance analysis, noise, power and signal integrity, and timing

Assist with component selection and schematic/layout reviews with cross-functional hardware teams

Partner with silicon vendors on new PMIC and charger IC development, including design reviews, bring-up, and characterization

Support hardware and firmware bring-up, characterization, and debug

Author hardware specifications and review vendor datasheets

Support hardware prototyping and engineering demos

Drive product and manufacturing validation through DVT and into mass production

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in designing low-power, high volume consumer products

Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to accelerate design analysis, simulation, hardware characterization, and validation workflows

Experience with scripting languages such as Matlab and Python

Familiarity with SPICE-based simulation tools

Familiarity with digital interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.

Familiarity with the development process of new silicon

MS or Ph.D in EE or equivalent preferred

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS EE or equivalent

7+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal hardware design

Deep understanding of various power mixed-signal building blocks: PMIC, DC-DC switching converter, LDO, charger, battery, PCM, ADC/DAC, temperature sensor, LED driver, ultra-low power design

Strong analog/mixed-signal analysis: simulations, tolerance analysis, noise, power integrity, signal-integrity, timing, etc.

Proficient in bench testing and equipment usage (oscilloscope, power supplies, electronic loads, DMM, etc.) for silicon and system validation

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to drive alignment across hardware, firmware, and silicon teams

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

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