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Motion Sensing Design Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-28

Core

Define inertial sensor roadmaps, specifications, and qualification requirements for consumer devices while driving sensor designs with suppliers to enhance user experience.

Role type

Senior IC motion sensing design engineer

Builds

Inertial sensing systems for consumer applications (iPhone, iPad, Watch, AirPods, Vision Pro)

Domain

Consumer electronics + inertial sensing hardware

Required skills

Inertial sensor architecture, design, characterization, and validation; System integration; Root cause analysis; Technical roadmap definition; Supplier management; Simulation and data analysis

Preferred skills

Ph.D. in relevant engineering field; Expertise in signal processing, fabrication, packaging, and design trade-offs; Proficiency in ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, Python; Sensor modeling and experimental validation

Technologies

ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, Python

Responsibilities

Scoping new sensing technologies and proof-of-concept investigations; Interacting with suppliers to drive sensor designs; Diagnosing engineering issues using scientific methods; Preparing and delivering technical presentations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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