AirPods Analog Systems Engineer, Power
Core
Design, develop, and deliver power and battery management subsystems for next-generation AirPods, shaping fundamental power architectures from concept to mass production.
Role type
Senior IC analog systems engineer (power/battery management)
Builds
Power and battery management subsystems for consumer audio products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Power electronics
Required skills
Analog/mixed-signal hardware design, PMIC/DC-DC/LDO/charger/battery/ADC/DAC design, tolerance analysis, system modeling, bench testing, hardware/firmware debug
Preferred skills
Low-power high-volume product design, AI tools for design automation, scripting (Matlab/Python), SPICE simulation, digital interfaces (I2C/SPI/UART), new silicon development
Technologies
PMIC, DC-DC switching converter, LDO, charger ICs, battery management, PCM, ADC/DAC, temperature sensors, LED drivers, SPICE, Matlab, Python, I2C, SPI, UART
Responsibilities
Perform tradeoff studies and simulations for power and signal integrity, guide component selection and schematic/layout reviews, partner with silicon vendors on PMIC/charger IC development, execute hardware and firmware debug, drive silicon and manufacturing validation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC