Mid Level Hardware Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level hardware design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own circuit designs and subsystems end to end, make architecture decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through complex tradeoffs. 23% of openings are remote or hybrid, with roles concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Science & Research and employers like KLA, Apple, and Cisco hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
Would you like the chance to be part of a team of engineers responsible for the development of one of the most influential products in the world? The iPhone team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to be part of its world-class engineering team to deliver the future of iPhone to our customers. The role calls for a Hardware Design Engineer who is inspired by the chance to make design decisions, often difficult ones, that will benefit millions of iPhone users worldwide. Using your skills in Electrical Engineering as well as your PCB design and system level knowledge, you can make an everlasting difference in so many lives! Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make. We want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION
This is an outstanding hardware design position with a focus on new product integration and development of new technologies for rigid, flex, and substrate PCB designs across iPhone products under close collaboration with key cross functional partners in San Diego.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent with strong engineering fundamentals
- Experience with electrical system integration involving product-focused modules, operational and mechanical cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Experience with schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of industry experience, or 2+ years of project lead experience
- Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems
- Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from early architecture through to production
- Hands on experience with lab test equipment to debug difficult/intermittent hardware issues
- Understanding of low voltage power regulation and delivery
- Experience in prototype design and validation of custom silicon
- Ability to use scripting languages to assist with hardware development
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Would you like the chance to be part of a team of engineers responsible for the development of one of the most influential products in the world? The iPhone team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to be part of its world-class engineering team to deliver the future of iPhone to our customers. The role calls for a Hardware Design Engineer who is inspired by the chance to make design decisions, often difficult ones, that will benefit millions of iPhone users worldwide. Using your skills in Electrical Engineering as well as your PCB design and system level knowledge, you can make an everlasting difference in so many lives! Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make. We want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION
This is an outstanding hardware design position with a focus on new product integration and development of new technologies for rigid, flex, and substrate PCB designs across iPhone products under close collaboration with key cross functional partners in San Diego.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent with strong engineering fundamentals
- Experience with electrical system integration involving product-focused modules, operational and mechanical cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Experience with schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of industry experience, or 2+ years of project lead experience
- Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems
- Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from early architecture through to production
- Hands on experience with lab test equipment to debug difficult/intermittent hardware issues
- Understanding of low voltage power regulation and delivery
- Experience in prototype design and validation of custom silicon
- Ability to use scripting languages to assist with hardware development
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Mid Level Hardware Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level hardware design engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove a design from specification through validation, made tradeoffs independently, and delivered a working result. Recruiters at this level want to see depth in a specific domain, such as analog circuit design, PCB layout, or FPGA development, alongside evidence that you can operate without constant direction. Tailor each application to the team's stack and product.
Which companies hire mid level hardware design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level hardware design engineers right now include KLA, Apple, and Cisco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of consumer electronics firms, defense contractors, semiconductor companies, and industrial equipment manufacturers all looking for engineers who can own designs independently.
Are there remote mid level hardware design engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware roles trend more on-site than software given lab access and prototype work. About 23% of mid level hardware design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common at companies that require occasional bench time for bring-up and validation but allow design work from home.
How do I move up to a mid level hardware design engineer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deepening your ownership over two to four years. Start by volunteering for projects that require you to own a full design block rather than supporting someone else's. Build fluency in simulation, schematic capture, and layout tools. Seek out bring-up and debugging experience, since troubleshooting real hardware independently is a key signal for mid level readiness. Document measurable impact wherever possible.
Which industries hire the most mid level hardware design engineers?
Mid Level hardware design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they depend on custom silicon, embedded systems, and proprietary hardware platforms that require experienced engineers who can own design cycles without heavy supervision.