Instrument Systems Design Engineer

Apple designs consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world.
$128,300 - $237,500
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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer
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Description For Instrument Systems Design Engineer

Apple, a leading consumer electronics company, is seeking an Instrument Systems Design Engineer to join their Product Integrity Group in Boulder, Colorado. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact products across Apple's entire portfolio. The position involves designing, developing, and deploying calibration and test instrumentation systems for Apple's world-class products. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase, ensuring the success of current and future Apple products. The role combines hardware engineering, software development, and system architecture skills, requiring expertise in automated instrumentation, mechanical systems, and data analysis. With a competitive salary range of $128,300-$237,500, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, this position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about creating innovative testing solutions. The role requires both technical expertise and strong collaborative skills, as you'll be working with various teams and vendors while handling multiple priorities across different disciplines.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Instrument Systems Design Engineer

  • Design specification, bring up, validation and deployment of automated instrumentation
  • Architect instrumentation systems and maintain those systems through production
  • Work with mechanical engineering team to specify and validate mechanical fixtures & automation systems
  • Develop, debug, and optimize automation software
  • Implement advanced audio processing and ML algorithms
  • Analyze large amounts of data from instrument systems
  • Perform failure mode root cause analysis and resolution
  • Work with cross-functional teams (Acoustics/N&V, EE, product design, firmware, operations)
  • Interact with contract manufacturers/vendors

Requirements For Instrument Systems Design Engineer

Python
  • MS in Engineering or related discipline (or BS + 5 years professional experience)
  • 3+ years professional experience in design, development, debug, validation and working with electro-mechanical systems
  • Working knowledge of consumer electronics modules like transducers
  • Basic understanding of hardware concepts and EE fundamentals
  • Programming skills in C/C++/Objective-C, along with scripting knowledge (Python, Lua)
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Experience analyzing and processing large data sets
  • Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10%)

Benefits For Instrument Systems Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Product discounts

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