Apple
Motion Sensing Design Engineer
$123K–$225K
San Francisco Bay Area, California +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area, California
San Diego, California - Experience
- Experience in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems; no years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree minimum; Ph.D. preferred.
About the job
Develops and integrates inertial sensing systems for Apple consumer products, defining sensor technologies and requirements and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
What you'll do
- Define inertial sensor roadmaps, specifications, qualification requirements, and review verification results.
- Scope new sensing technologies, investigate proof of concepts, and work with suppliers on sensor designs.
- Diagnose engineering issues, identify root causes, and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. with a proven track record in inertial sensing hardware development.
- Experience with sensor modeling and experimental validation; proficiency in relevant theory, signal processing, fabrication, packaging, engineering disciplines, and analysis tools.
Pay
$122,700 and $214,300 (base salary); $129,300 and $225,300 (base salary)
Tools
ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, Python
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