Hardware System Integration Engineer - AirPods
Core
Drive product architectures, design PCBs and flexible circuits, and create optimized system validation plans for Apple AirPods.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system integration engineer (audio/consumer electronics)
Builds
AirPods audio products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Audio hardware
Required skills
PCB and flexible circuit design, analog/digital design, signal/power integrity, prototyping, bring-up, debug, validation, lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers), Python/scripting, failure analysis
Preferred skills
High volume product experience, contract manufacturer collaboration, CPU/SOC knowledge, power management (DC-DC, battery, PMIC), inductive power, RF integration, sensor design, mechanical design collaboration, reliability engineering
Technologies
Python, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters
Responsibilities
Drive product architectures, design PCBs and flexible circuits, create system validation plans, oversee manufacturing test requirements, contribute to prototype bring-up and testing, analyze data, troubleshoot issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC