Cellular RF Receiver Systems Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• You will architect, analyze, and optimize receiver line-ups from the antenna to the digital baseband interface.
• You will perform detailed RF line-up analysis, identify RF performance impairment dependencies and crosstalk risks, and develop mitigation techniques.
• You will translate system requirements into block-level specifications for the receiver blocks (noise figure, gain, linearity, phase noise, IQ imbalance, etc).
• You will define requirements for interference suppression performance, drive validation objectives, and implement interference mitigation strategies.
• You will work with other teams to drive the concept-to-product journey, ensuring successful integration, validation, and optimization of receiver enhancements from the architectural phase through to mass production.

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.
• 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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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.

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