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Audio Instrumentation & Calibration Design Engineer

Apple

Location

Boulder, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/24/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Master's Entry-Level
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The role involves developing and deploying calibration and test equipment for Apple's manufacturing lines. The engineer will collaborate with validation and audio engineering teams during the New Product Introduction phase. Responsibilities include designing and simulating instrumentation systems for testing Apple's innovative products. The position requires balancing engineering tradeoffs and working with a diverse team of experienced engineers.

Requirements

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics or a similar field
  • 1+ years of professional experience
  • Deep familiarity with room acoustics and/or transducer design
  • Experience with acoustic and multi-physics simulation (Comsol/Ansys)
  • Experience with CAD tools, preferably NX/UG
  • Experience programming in one or more of the following: C/C++/Python/Matlab
  • PhD or 3+ years of professional experience
  • High volume consumer electronics manufacturing experience
  • Experience designing scalable instrumentation and HW/SW automation
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers (CM)
  • Experience with acoustic materials specification
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy calibration and test equipment for manufacturing lines.
  • Collaborate with validation and audio engineering groups during the NPI phase.
  • Design, simulate, and develop instrumentation systems for testing new technology.
  • Balance engineering tradeoffs between accuracy, precision, costs, lead-time, and throughput.
  • Work with a diverse team of engineers to create state-of-the-art measurement systems.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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