Cellular RF Receiver Systems Engineer

Role Number: 200694334-3956

Summary

Apple’s RF Systems Engineering team is seeking a motivated and talented RF engineer to develop and optimize Cellular RF Receiver architectures. In this role, you will architect and deliver wireless solutions for Apple products, working on today's 5G New Radio and pioneering the path to 6G. You will have a unique opportunity to work on the core technologies that enable an outstanding wireless experience for millions of customers worldwide.

Description

As a key member of our industry-leading team, you will contribute to the receiver line-up for our next-generation cellular solutions. You will influence and collaborate with RF circuit design, platform architecture, and software engineering teams to implement performance-enhancing concepts that deliver uncompromising performance and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

• Understanding of RF line-up analysis for modern receiver architectures, including modeling techniques in time and frequency domain.

• Proficiency in using MATLAB and Python for RF system modeling and simulations.

• Proficiency in using AI for coding, model generation, and data analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse, cross-functional global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Radio Receiver design and optimization.

• Demonstrated System Engineering experience with complex Cellular RF systems, with expertise in state-of-the-art receiver architectures.

• Theoretical and practical understanding of RF system performance metrics and their direct impact on overall system performance (noise, linearity, memory, cross-talk, etc.).

• Understanding of 3GPP standards with a focus on RF requirements and physical layer procedures.Understanding of cellular system use cases, transmit/receive interactions, and coexistence challenges in complex consumer electronics.

• Familiarity with modern digital modem architectures.

• Familiarity with RFIC design and layout considerations.

• Experience with lab bring-up, system calibration, and debugging RF hardware.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive innovation and execution across an organization.

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.