Hardware System EE Architect
Core
Define, architect, and build early-stage electrical systems for Apple home product concepts, bridging hardware, software, and user experience.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system EE architect
Builds
0-to-1 electrical architectures for future Apple home products
Domain
Consumer electronics / embedded systems / mechatronics
Required skills
System-level architecture, mixed-signal design, power electronics, sensor selection, PCB/flex layout, board bring-up, debug and validation of embedded systems
Preferred skills
Real-time control systems, synchronized sensor/actuator timing, deterministic communication buses, functional safety standards, emerging sensing technologies
Technologies
Mixed-signal, DC-DC, PCB/flex, sensor/actuator systems
Responsibilities
Define electrical system architecture across compute, power, actuation, and sensing; drive schematic design and board bring-up; partner with mechanical and controls teams to architect motion and sensing solutions; lead debug and validation across development phases; anticipate and resolve integration risks in thermal, EMI/EMC, and safety domains
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC