Wireless Systems Engineer

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200691311-3543

Summary

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Design and simulate state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication algorithms. Design and implement detailed RF system models and perform detailed performance investigations to allow performance sign-off and enable RTL development. Collaborate with RF and modem system engineers to define system specifications, evaluate the impact of impairments, and design mitigation techniques. Investigate the use of AI/ML in RF modeling and mitigation. 40 hours/week. 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 $175,000 - $263,300/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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 about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

• Experience and/or education must include:

• Designing digital signal processing algorithms such as filtering, resampling, adaptive filtering, or beamforming for applications in 5G NR cellular development

• Designing digital communication systems for applications in 5G New Radio (“NR”) modem development (MIMO, OFDM, channel modeling, channel estimation and equalization, channel coding, receiver architectures, or AGC)

• Applying knowledge of 3GPP physical layer standards (5G NR) to 5G NR modem system development

• Applying knowledge of RF impairments, modeling and performance impacts (phase noise, DC offset, IQ imbalance, etc.) for spec definition of 5G NR transceivers

• Developing RF calibration algorithms and mitigation techniques including Digital Pre Distortion (“DPD”), DC offset cancellation, IQ calibration for 5G NR transceivers

• Designing and developing 5G NR modems using C++, MATLAB, Python, or Spice

• Utilizing lab tools (Oscilloscope, Network analyzer, Spectrum analyzer) for modem development

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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