Senior Control Systems Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

One of Apple's R&D groups is currently seeking a senior control systems engineer. This engineer will develop custom control algorithms, optimization routines and drive implementation. This highly cross-functional team is working hands on to prototype and develop unique systems. We are looking for passionate and creative individuals to push the performance bounds of complex systems. Does working on new technology excite you? Innovation is in your hands! We are ready to help you help us grow.

Responsibilities

In this role you will partner with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers to develop robust and highly customized control algorithms for unique applications. Responsibilities include:

• Control system design, analysis, and integration
• Iterate control system design against dynamic simulation running in SIL or HIL
• Maintain dynamic simulations to incorporate HW design updates
• Prototype, develop, bring-up, debug and characterize new control techniques on real hardware
• Define factory test & calibration requirements
• Author engineering requirements and specifications based on analysis and validation
• Communicate progress cross-functionally (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Perform failure analysis and problem solving

Minimum Qualifications

MS or PhD in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience

Experienced in state-space design, traditional controls methods (PID, observer/compensator) and modern control techniques such as MPC/LQR

Coding skills in python, Matlab/Simulink, and/or C/C++

Confident with source control (eg. Git) on multi developer projects

Preferred Qualifications

Skilled in the development, theory, design, modeling and implementation of control algorithms

Skilled in control systems ID, mechanism parameterization, friction modeling

Experience in dynamic simulation, complex system modeling, physical analysis, and model validation on real hardware

Experience with one or more of the following simulation packages: Matlab Simulink / Simscape, MuJoCo, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and/or Gazebo 3D simulator.

Hands on experience prototyping control algorithms and demonstrating capability at an executive level.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.