Hardware Systems Engineering

Apple

Posted 14 days ago

Internship

San Diego, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Hardware Engineering and Product RF Design Engineers support electrical, system design, wireless, and antenna design for integration into Apple products like Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Watch, and Mac computers. This includes assisting in engineering processes for design, integration, testing, and qualification of various electrical sub-systems, particularly RF wireless technologies.

Apple is seeking enthusiastic and proactive engineers to join their Hardware Systems Engineering team. Candidates should be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a graduation date of May 2026 or later. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and prior project or work experience are highly valued.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Electrical System Design

Wireless Design

Antenna Design

RF Wireless Technologies

Cellular

GPS

Wifi

NFC

Custom Silicon

Battery Technology

Application Processors

Storage Controllers

Sensors Silicon

Display Silicon

Prototyping

Validation

Job Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple donʼt just create products — they create the kind of wonder thatʼs revolutionized entire industries. Itʼs the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description


SOFTWARE AND SERVICES At Apple, our software engineers are the brains behind some of the industryʼs biggest breakthroughs. macOS, Siri, Apple Maps, iOS and iCloud — not to mention the system-level software for iPhone and Apple TV — all started here. These teams are on the front line of our constant charge toward innovation. MACHINE LEARNING AND AI Within Appleʼs Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning organization (AIML), you can take part in the ongoing revolution that machine learning plays in daily life. Appleʼs fully-integrated hardware and software provide unique opportunities to deliver amazing experiences, all while prioritizing user privacy. We do work in all fields of Machine Learning, including large language models, diffusion models and reinforcement learning, as well as other related areas such as accessibility, privacy, and fairness. HARDWARE Hardware Engineering and Product RF Design Engineers support electrical, system design, wireless and antenna design for integration of the Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac computers, including assisting in engineering processes that support the design, integration, implementation, testing, and qualification of various electrical sub-systems including RF wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, and NFC into products. HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY Our Hardware Technology team is responsible for Appleʼs breakthrough custom silicon and hardware technologies including battery, applications processors, storage controllers, sensors silicon, display silicon and other chipsets across Appleʼs entire product line. PRODUCT DESIGN Apple products work beautifully because our designers maintain an intense focus on simplicity and usability. They judge the success of their work not by everything they put into it, but by everything the user gets out of it. They work closely with many different multi-functional teams, including Industrial Design, Packaging, Safety, Engineering and perform prototyping and validation activities for all hardware product lines. OPERATIONS & MANUFACTURING Our Operations team ensures that Appleʼs ground breaking designs become industry-leading products. This high profile, highly respected organization is positioned at the junction of Appleʼs product teams, the industries that supply core component technologies, and our manufacturing partners who help ensure that products such as iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro can be restocked just as fast as they fly off the shelves.

Minimum Qualifications


Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, graduating May 2026 or later.

Preferred Qualifications


We are looking for enthusiastic engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the passion and energy to leave their mark. Pro-active: striving to go above and beyond what is required for the role. Ability to prioritize well and tackle challenges enthusiastically. Innovative: continuously seeking to enhance and redefine the approach needed to grow business while delivering perfectly on all priority projects. Strong attention to detail. Results-oriented, persistent, and meticulous. Adept at handling a varying workload and high volume of information. Sharp written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Resourceful, highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines, and completion of tasks and projects assigned. Prior internship(s), group or personal project exposure, TA and/or work experience. This posting is not for a specific job opening and by submitting your resume you are expressing interest in being contacted about this type of role at Apple in the future.

Apple

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.

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