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# Hardware Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $129,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Unix, Computer Engineering, Perl (Programming Language), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Data Logging, Scripting
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/hardware-systems-engineer-2ef90f

## About the Role

We are seeking hard-working individuals like you to join our team. This is a System Engineering position that entails working with multi-functional groups to continually innovate the iPhone and iPad products. You will have an active engagement with the Hardware, Module and Design & Validation teams at Apple., Masters Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Prior working experience with prototype hardware and/or development boards is helpful

Developed automated test and measurement systems - Setup of environments optimized for test measurement

Comfortable working in a constantly evolving environment; Confirmed ability to work independently under high pressure and dynamic environment, Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Hands-on experience in prototype work and functional verification specifically with electronics

Proficient with lab equipment: digital multi-meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power supply, data logger, etc.

Prior experience with superb coding/scripting skills (Python, Perl, Shell, Unix)

## Description

Evaluate overall system design by crafting and conducting evaluation tests; applying knowledge of engineering fundamentals Support Hardware teams in crafting the next-generation iPhones and iPad; build Failure Analysis reports Be responsible for the optimization of the test processes Make recommendations for coverage improvements Develop benchmarking matrix by crafting or modifying automation scripts for building and assembling performance graphs Work towards closing potential test gaps and build improvements to the scripts Position involves supporting hardware development activities at manufacturing partner facilities.


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