The Senior Hardware Systems Engineer at Apple will own the system-level requirements, interfaces, and documentation for complex hardware programs. This role is crucial in ensuring that all components work together seamlessly across multiple physical racks and high-speed networks. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to translate high-level goals into verifiable hardware requirements. This position requires a deep understanding of systems engineering and the ability to drive technical alignment across diverse teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of systems engineering experience on complex, multi-domain hardware programs that have shipped
• A track record of owning system-level technical documentation, including requirements specs, interface definitions, verification and validation records, traceability matrices, and trade study documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience driving technical alignment across hardware, software, and mechanical teams
• Experience writing and managing interface control documentation and system specifications across multi-vendor hardware integrations
• Experience breaking system requirements into sub-system allocations and building V&V strategies that close at the system level
• Systems engineering experience on programs in defense, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor capital equipment, or similar fields
• Working knowledge of a recognized systems engineering framework or handbook
• Deep familiarity with high-power, complex power delivery systems
• Familiarity with system-level signal integrity for high-speed digital interconnects
• Experience with system reliability engineering, including FMEA/FMECA
• Working knowledge of AI/ML accelerator interconnects
• Experience defining data storage requirements across latency tiers
• Familiarity with rack and row-level thermal management
• Experience managing suppliers as a technical owner
• Experience assessing the systems engineering coverage of an active program
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering

• Own the system requirements, interfaces, and documentation from architecture to sustaining operations.
• Collaborate with the architecture team to develop a complete set of hardware requirements.
• Ensure alignment among teams responsible for custom PCBs, rack enclosures, power delivery, and other components.
• Lead the requirements process at the system level from the start of the project.
• Document decisions rigorously to ensure long-term dependability.
• Identify and address gaps in systems engineering processes and documentation.
• Drive technical alignment across hardware, software, and mechanical teams.
• Manage suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements and interfaces.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.