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Motion Sensing Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego / San Francisco Bay Area), Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$175k - $308.5kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Inertial sensor design and integration role responsible for defining roadmaps, infrastructure, core technologies, specifications, and qualification requirements for inertial sensing systems across Apple devices. Engage with external vendors and internal customers to specify, develop, and characterize inertial sensing systems for consumer applications; drive proof-of-concept investigations, supplier interactions, issue diagnosis, and communication of technical status and risks.

Responsibilities

  • Scoping new sensing technologies and proof-of-concept investigations.
  • Interacting with suppliers and drive sensor designs to enable new and improved user experience.
  • Diagnose engineering issues with scientific method driving to definitive root cause.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to clearly communicate technical status, risks and mitigation strategies for sensor projects.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Experience in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Ph.D + 10 years of hands-on experience and proven track record in inertial sensing hardware development
  • Proficient in the theory of operation, signal processing, fabrication, packaging and design trade-offs
  • Fundamental knowledge and experience in physics, mechanical, electrical, and material science engineering, and manufacturing technology relevant to sensor fabrication
  • Expertise in simulation, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, Python)
  • Executive level written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork and leadership skills
  • Prior experience with sensor modeling and experimental validation is plus

Skills

Required:Inertial sensing architectureProof-of-concept investigationsSupplier managementTechnical communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (eligibility may vary)
  • Apple shareholder programs via discretionary employee stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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