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System Integration Lead

Apple· Biophotonics / Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Apple’s Biophotonics group seeks an engineer to lead a team of System Integrators responsible for building and validating prototype systems, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with cross-functional and Clinical Integration teams for clinical study readiness.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • 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

Skills

Required:System integration leadershipPrototype system design and integrationDebug methodologies and root cause analysisLaboratory instrumentationScripting for test automationOptical / photonic systems experienceAnalog and mixed-signal circuit designEmbedded firmware collaborationCommunication
Nice to have:Wearable health / medical device experienceAutomated test equipment / bench fixtures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement including tuition
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • Relocation assistance (potential)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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