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Lead Electrical Engineer - Input Engineering

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $277.6kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior lead electrical engineer role in Apple’s Input Devices group to design, implement, integrate and qualify HCI hardware (e.g. Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard). Responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB layout, power, micro-controllers, wireless, sensors, high-volume validation, requirements specification, supplier/manufacturing liaison, and cross-functional reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Schematic capture and managing PCB layout design of the electrical system, including power management, micro-controller, wireless communication, sensor integration and component selection.
  • Execution of the design in high volume, including characterization and validation across all development builds.
  • Authoring of detailed engineering requirements specifications.
  • Working with and managing suppliers/manufacturing partners including overseas build support.
  • Interface with and present to cross functional leaders for project reviews and discussions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
  • Minimum of 4 years of industry experience
  • Strong EE background in analog, digital, power and PCB design
  • Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification and manufacturing support
  • Successful track record of working closely with Mechanical Engineering, Firmware, PCB design, and DFM
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • 6+ years of industry experience
  • Experience working with sensors (e.g. touch, force, pressure), wireless communications (bluetooth), low power design, haptics, and wireless charging
  • Experience designing high volume, high quality consumer electronic products
  • Experience leading a technical team
  • Masters or Ph.D preferred in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline

Skills

Required:Schematic capturePCB layoutPower managementMicrocontrollerWireless communication (Bluetooth)Sensor integrationPrototype bring-up
Nice to have:DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • relocation assistance
  • Apple share programs (RSU, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Jul 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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