Apple's RF Systems Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated and independent expert with a consistent track record in the field of radio frequency (RF) receiver system engineering. We cordially invite you to join our dynamic group, presenting you with an outstanding opportunity to chip in to the development of upcoming products that will captivate and encourage millions of Apple's valued customers every day. Join our team and deliver ground breaking and differentiating RF receiver architectures and solutions for Apple's wireless products, enabling an outstanding customer experience.

Description:

In this role, you will be a member of an industry-leading RF Receiver Systems Engineering team. Your primary focus will be on the evolution of RF receiver lineups, level-plan calculation, system simulation, with a strong emphasis on the FR1 RF transceiver and RF frontend architecture. You will collaborate closely with other architecture and systems engineering groups, RF design and software engineering teams to assess, specify, and drive receiver lineup concepts. Your attention will be on groundbreaking performance and uncompromising quality as the baseline for differentiating products.

YOUR DAILY WORK INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Translate system-level and performance requirements into requirements for the receiver system, including a breakdown to component and block levels.

• Setup simulations (e.g., MATLAB, ADS, C/C++, Python) for receiver lineup analysis.

• Identify and analyze critical requirements, providing in-depth assessments of RF performance metrics, timelines, and risks.

• Align the requirements, design targets, and design trade-offs with other teams, such as hardware design and software engineering.

• Define the specifications as requirements for the RF analog hardware design project.

• Assume full responsibility for the concept work and product development process and ensure its detailed integration into the product launch.

• Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience is required.

• Shown experience in the field of radio frequency, specifically in cellular receiver architectures, modern cellular mobile radio and modem architectures, or a Ph.D. degree with prior research in the area of cellular RF.

• Strong expertise in how to analyze, partition and calculate receiver line-up from the antenna towards baseband interface and translate top-level requirements into specifications for receiver building blocks and RF components.

• Experience in modeling and simulation of RF line-up. Matlab is crucial.

• Proficiency in cellular 3GPP standards (LTE, 5G NR FR1/FR2/FR3, 6G) and UE-related radio link specifications.

• Strong analytical skills and the capacity to effectively collaborate and connect with diverse, international teams.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• Cellular system use cases, transmit/receiver interactions, and cellular signal constellation.

• Comprehensive understanding of receiver performance parameters, their associated impairments, and extensive experience in analyzing their systemic impact.

• Programming skills and experience in efficient implementation of algorithms are welcome to explore boundaries of performance requirements and system wide optimization. Python is a plus.

• Experience in simulation tools and programming languages (e.g. ADS, C/C++, Python) for receiver lineup analysis.

• Understanding of integrated circuit design and RF microwave devices.

• Background in digital signal processing.

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 $162,500 and $286,400, 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. Learn more 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 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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