System Integration Lead

Apple’s Biophotonics group is seeking an engineer to lead a team of System Integrators, responsible for ensuring that our prototype systems are built and working as expected. The ideal candidate will have experience with consumer electronics system integration, and leading other engineers.

Work with the cross-functional team to facilitate the design, build, test, and debug of prototype systems.
Interface with the Clinical Integration Team to ensure systems are ready for Clinical Studies.
Responsible for triage and debug of system issues.
Lead and mentor other System Integration Engineers.

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience with debugging and troubleshooting issues with complex systems
Experience with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, lock-in amplifiers, and precision current/voltage sources
Experience with scripting languages (Python or Matlab preferred) for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis

10+ years of hands-on experience in design, systems integration, hardware validation, or a related engineering role involving complex electronic or electro-optical systems
Demonstrated experience with optical or photonic systems, including photodetectors, laser sources (VCSEL, LED, IR), imaging sensors, or LiDAR/proximity sensing technologies
Experience with wearable health devices or medical technologies
Experience with structured debug methodologies and root cause analysis across multi-domain hardware systems
Solid understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design principles as they relate to sensor front-end performance (noise, bandwidth, dynamic range)
Familiarity with embedded firmware concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively with firmware engineers during system-level debug
Experience developing or maintaining automated test equipment (ATE) or custom bench test fixtures
Detail-oriented and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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

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