Sensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing
$181.1k/y-$318.4k/y
Applea day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Apple is seeking a Sensor System Architect, Touch & Biometric Sensing to join their Sensing Systems team in Cupertino, CA. The role involves driving architecture and technology development for next-generation Touch ID and Apple Watch Touch technologies.
About the Role
As a Sensor System Architect, you will define and lead the development of end-to-end system models for novel touch and biometric sensing systems. Your responsibilities include authoring specifications for sensing modules, driving convergence of system architecture, defining technical strategy, partnering with algorithm teams, influencing material selection, analyzing engineering datasets, and providing architectural oversight through product integration.
About You
Required:
- Deep multi-disciplinary understanding of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics principles.
- Experience in sensor or related technology development with proficiency in algorithm development and signal processing for sensor systems.
- Experience in modeling complex cross-disciplinary systems using tools such as Matlab, Python, SPICE, or similar.
- Familiarity with mechanical design principles, FEA, and advanced materials.
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
Preferred:
- Background in control systems and/or estimation theory.
- Experience with statistical tolerance or Monte Carlo analysis methods in a mass production setting.
- Deep experience with multi-physics simulation tools (e.g., Comsol, ANSYS, Maxwell).
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and technical leadership skills.
- M.S. or PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Benefits
- Base pay range between $181k and $318k, depending on skills and experience.
- Opportunity to participate in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Discounted products and free services.
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to career advancement.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
Apple
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Cupertino, CA