Material Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Core
Develop and validate PCB material models and simulation methodologies to ensure correlation between virtual models and physical measurements for Apple hardware designs.
Role type
Senior IC material modeling and simulation engineer (EM/AI)
Builds
High-fidelity PCB material models and validated simulation workflows for iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro product lines.
Domain
Consumer electronics hardware, electromagnetic simulation, materials science
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, ADS, Clarity), AI/ML methodologies (DNN, PINN, gradient boosting), PCB material modeling, scripting languages, electromagnetics theory
Preferred skills
VNA-based S-parameter measurement, TRL/TDR calibration, de-embedding workflows, material property modeling across environmental conditions
Technologies
HFSS 3D Layout, CST, ADS, Clarity, DNN, PINN, gradient boosting
Responsibilities
Develop and refine simulation methodologies for correlation with physical measurements; generate PCB material models across temperature and humidity permutations; support product teams in adopting improved correlation methodologies; expand coverage across multiple EM simulation tools; apply AI and ML techniques to EM simulation methodologies; contribute to formal PCB material validation processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
