RF System Engineer
Irvine,California,United States
Hardware
Would you like to join Apples growing wireless silicon development team? 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 to specify, develop and validate state-of-the-art wireless silicon for application in Apples products.
**Key Qualifications**
+ BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience. MSEE and or PhD is preferred.
+ 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 communications skills
both written and oral.
**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 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.
**Education & Experience**
BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience. MSEE and or PhD is preferred.
**Additional Requirements**
+ Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
**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 $131,500.00 and $243,300.00, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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.
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