iPhone Hardware Systems Validation Engineer
Location
Cupertino, CA | United States
Job description
Do you want to help create the next flagship Apple Product? The iPhone system integration team is looking for individuals with real passion and innovation for shipping exceptional consumer products.
As an iPhone Hardware Systems Validation Engineer (SysVE), you will be a leader who is responsible for delivering electrical validation milestones from first prototype through launch in a fast-paced environment. Using interpersonal and technical skills, you will operate seamlessly with the iPhone System Integration Team to yield the highest quality results.
You are someone with strong electrical engineering fundamentals, solution-driven, willing to be hands-on with debugging efforts, and able to work expertly with multiple engineering teams to close a list of critical tasks and improve our designs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to deep-dive into technical issues, develop and maintain validation automation architecture, and help mitigate project risks while helping engineer long-term innovation.
Key Qualifications
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and experience working on high-volume consumer electronics
- Hands-on experience with low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces (e.g. I2C, SPI, PCIe, DP, etc.) at both the electrical/physical level as well as the protocol level
- In-depth knowledge of power electronics, including DC-DC converters
- Expertise with hardware bring-up and bench-top measurements with lab equipment (e.g. digital oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power supply) for signal and power integrity
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience with Project management and data analysis tools (e.g. Tableau, pivot tables, Gantt charts, etc.)
- Ability to root-cause issues and recommend design improvements.
- Experience with scripting languages and instrument automation (e.g. Python, LabView)
Description
As System Validation Engineers, we love the impact we make on the products that reach our customers. Some of the things we do are:
Partner closely with EE design and SI/PI teams to define rigorous test plans for our products focusing on system performance and margining
Drive the execution of tests plans with subsystem owners and our CM partners
Collaborate with EE and cross-functional teams to review results and feed validation learnings back into design improvements
Effectively report validation progress, risks, and top issues to the broader team and upper management
Develop innovative validation process improvements, such as scripting automation and test board design
Track and manage electrical validation schedules partnering with EPMs and technical leads
Participate in debug activities, including actively driving design of experiments (DOEs)
Lead and coach other validation engineers
Education & Experience
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CE degree preferred
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
As System Validation Engineers, we love the impact we make on the products that reach our customers. Some of the things we do are:
Partner closely with EE design and SI/PI teams to define rigorous test plans for our products focusing on system performance and margining
Drive the execution of tests plans with subsystem owners and our CM partners
Collaborate with EE and cross-functional teams to review results and feed validation learnings back into design improvements
Effectively report validation progress, risks, and top issues to the broader team and upper management
Develop innovative validation process improvements, such as scripting automation and test board design
Track and manage electrical validation schedules partnering with EPMs and technical leads
Participate in debug activities, including actively driving design of experiments (DOEs)
Lead and coach other validation engineers Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CE degree preferred
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