Module Test Instrumentation & Automation Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSan Joaquin County, California, United States
The Motion Sensing Hardware team at Apple develops sophisticated test systems and automation frameworks that support cutting-edge sensing technologies in consumer products. We are dedicated to characterizing and validating inertial, pressure, and magnetic sensing systems, delivering rigorous test coverage and data insights throughout the product development lifecycle. Our mission is to build the test infrastructure and domain expertise that puts our products in a class of their own.
As a Module Test Instrumentation & Automation Engineer, you will join a team that bridges the gap between raw sensor data and actionable product quality. You will design and execute test methodologies for IMU, pressure, and compass sensor systems, closely supporting the team's data collection and automation infrastructure. Your work will span sensor characterization, test fixture development, signal analysis, and the creation of software tools that provide deeper insight into sensor behavior across the full product development cycle.
In this role, you will apply deep sensor domain knowledge to transform raw measurement data into robust characterization results, driving quality and performance from early silicon bring-up through mass production. You will own the design and execution of characterization experiments, develop test plans for new sensor variants, and write the software needed to collect, structure, and analyze test data. This position demands a rigorous approach to experimental methodology, the ability to diagnose sensor anomalies at the signal level, and excellent communication skills to translate complex hardware behavior into solutions the broader team can rely on.
We invite motivated and innovative hardware engineers to apply. The selection process is designed to assess both technical depth and cultural fit:
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to hire and employ qualified people from all backgrounds. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Work model: On-site
San Joaquin County, California, United States
California
Experience developing simulation environments or digital twins of sensor systems. Experience with sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., AHRS, altitude estimation, dead reckoning). Familiarity with stochastic sensor modeling techniques (e.g., Kalman filtering, Monte Carlo simulation, uncertainty quantification). Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART) and ability to read register-level sensor data. Experience working alongside firmware or embedded software engineers to debug sensor data pipelines. Familiarity with AI/ML-based data analysis techniques for sensor characterization. Experience with automated test frameworks and data pipeline tools in production hardware testing. Knowledge of MEMS fabrication fundamentals and process variation effects. Experience with consumer electronics product development cycles (EVT/DVT/PVT). Familiarity with motion sensing technologies across multiple modalities. Passion for rigorous measurement science and continuous improvement of test methodology.
Skills: Python, Imu, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometric Pressure Sensors, Allan Variance, FFT, Kalman Filtering, I2c.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Aerospace Engineering required.
