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Apple Watch System Validation - Power Engineer **Cupertino, California, United States** **Hardware** **Summary** Posted: **Jun 05, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200608046** Are you interested in learning what makes the Apple Watch tick? Apple is seeking an enthusiastic system power validation engineer for the Watch System EE team! You will work to analyze and validate power consumption of critical hardware features on the Apple Watch. The results will inform and guide key decisions in the electrical design of the product loved and used worldwide! The candidate must have experience working with many different cross-functional teams, be a team player, and have experience with working on system power validation and analysis for shipping hardware. **Description** The role involves defining test scripts and procedures for characterizing peak and average system and component power and checking for regressions between hardware engineering build revisions. You will be working closely with EE design and subsystem teams to align on key metrics and quantify the impact of our design decisions. You will be involved in optimizing power consumption and battery life all while learning about all of the different hardware features that make up the Watch (sensors, RF, analog, digital, etc.). Your results will directly impact the EE design of our products! Analyzing collected data and presenting it to wide forums will be a key aspect of the role along with keeping all teams informed on the status and outcomes of testing in a timely manner. **Minimum Qualifications** + BS in EE or CE + 2-5 years prior experience shipping hardware on a system or module team with specific focus on system power consumption validation + Strong expertise in Python-based SW/script development for test automation frameworks + Strong familiarity with test and measurement procedures with lab bench equipment for power analysis (e.g., DMMs, power analyzers, current probes) + Excellent documentation and communication skills, ability to work independently, and demonstrated ability to innovate are required **Preferred Qualifications** + MS or Ph.D in EE or CE + Deep knowledge of EE fundamentals (analog design, power regulator design and validation) + Experience with modeling/simulation or MATLAB + Some experience with data analysis/visualization tools (Tableau, JMP, etc.) **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. 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