Senior RF System Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sunnyvale, California, United States Apple Full time
RF System Engineer Job Description

At Apple, we're looking for a highly skilled RF System Engineer to join our growing wireless silicon development team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for specifying, developing, and validating state-of-the-art wireless silicon for our products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Design innovative RF architectures to achieve best-in-class 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.
Requirements:
  • Industry experience in RF system specifications, developments, and validations is a must.
  • RF system engineering, including familiarity with RF transceiver architectures, line-up analysis, and performance budgeting and simulation.
  • Working knowledge 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/cellular 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.
  • Prior experience working with cross-functional teams: RFIC Design, RF SiVal, PHY, System, and System Validation.
  • Familiarity with Python coding is a plus.
  • Good communication skills – both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Education & Experience: BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience. MSEE and/or PhD is preferred.
What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • A range of discounted products and free services.
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses – including tuition.
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.

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.

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