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RF Systems Engineer

San Diego,California,United States

Hardware

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive with pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of an outstanding `team, you’ll craft sophisticated, groundbreaking projects that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You’ll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, coordinated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers worldwide. Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy-efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. In this role, you will be part of the RF system engineering team responsible for specifying, developing, and validating groundbreaking wireless silicon for application in Apple’s products!

Description

• Develop complete RF specifications governing silicon and module-level designs, working with partner teams in Platform Architecture, Product Systems, PHY Algorithm Systems, and RFIC Design. - Develop innovative RF architectures to achieve outstanding performance, power, and area. - Introduce RF system features with digitally enhanced innovations. - Produce RF line-up specifications in close collaboration with the RFIC design team to guide the development of new radio designs. - Develop and maintain infrastructure for system-level simulation and system verification to ensure first-time design success. - Validate silicon and drive any required revisions to achieve compliance with all RF system specifications to meet full system performance. - Support the delivery of new wireless technologies to the Product Systems teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Proven experience in RF system specifications, developments, and validations is necessary.

• RF system engineering, including familiarity with RF transceiver architectures, line-up analysis, and performance budgeting and simulation.

• Solid understanding of RFIC architecture, design concepts, and techniques.

• Deep Understanding of key RF performance metrics (e.g., NF, IP2, IP3, dynamic range, EVM, ACLR, etc.) and the tradeoffs involved in practical approaches to achieving high performance.

• Familiarity with wireless standards, such as those found in IEEE 802.11, 802.15, Bluetooth, or 3GPP.

• Hands-on experience with RFIC System validation methods and test equipment.

• Working understanding of communications theory and signal processing algorithms.

• Working understanding of digital architecture principles.

• Strong working knowledge of MATLAB, SimuLink, SystemVue, or ADS.

• Good communication skills – both written and oral.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with multi-functional teams: RFIC Design, RF SiVal, PHY, System and System Validation.

• Familiarity with Python coding is a plus.

• MSEE and or PhD plus relevant industry experience.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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