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Test Design Lead

Apple · Cupertino, United States of America

Spotted 8d ago

Job details

Level
Staff / principal
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 28, 2026
Job description

About this role

Our team develops solutions that enable product development, characterization, and calibration/testing that fuel Apple’s never-ending pursuit of excellence in customer experience and quality. We are seeking hardworking team members with a desire to see their work make an impact in the lives of our customers around the world.

The System Test Design

Lead (TDL) champions product calibration and test strategy while balancing tradeoffs between quality, customer experience, and operational requirements. The TDL integrates with various teams across design, software, and operations on new product definition to enable product characterization and provide efficient test solutions for high volume manufacturing.

This individual is a natural leader who will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and significantly impact Apple’s products.

BS in Electrical Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant engineering major or degree.

5-10 years of experience. Excellent understanding of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of sophisticated systems. Fundamental electrical engineering knowledge is a prerequisite.

Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills, self-motivation, drive, and attention to detail.

MS in Electrical Design Prior experience with integration of one or more of the following technologies: Acoustics; Display, Touch, Imaging Sensors, Motion Sensors, Automation. Experience in hardware and firmware activities such as design, bringing up, debugging, and validating circuits. Engineering build leadership, ownership for factory calibration & test strategy and bring up interfacing with factory teams.

Knowledge of statistical data analysis methods. Willingness to travel internationally 5-10% of the time in 10-12 day trips.

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