Connectivity RF Hardware and System Design Engineer

Summary

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

Role Number:200586651

Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. On this team, you’ll help improve the performance of our products through innovative system-on-chip designs. You and your team will build platform architecture that paves the way for all-new experiences, including the ones that allow people to take advantage of our innovations in sensor technology. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before. We have built the best RF hardware design team on the planet. We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our Connectivity RF Hardware team. We support WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, GPS, and emerging technologies. As a RF Hardware Design Engineer at Apple, you will contribute to the architecture and product level design integration of next generation wireless radio solutions in all product categories including iPhone, iPad, Home, Watch, AirPods and more..

Description

Our RF Hardware Design Engineer is an integral member of the Hardware Engineering team designing future wireless products. They will work on a small design team focused on the integration of multiple wireless technologies in to a new Apple product. For a full product cycle, our experienced DRI (directly responsible individual) is expected to own their technology from concept through product introduction and also drive bring up, development and characterization of system features like digital pre-distortion, VSWR sensing etc. This includes front-end architecture, and component specification. Build and design RF line-up spreadsheets and modeling. Perform characterization, design optimization and failure analysis. They will work proactively with other cross-functional engineering groups such as antenna design, product design, production test, regulatory, reliability, and software engineering. The role will required international travel to support product development as needed (15%)

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with RF focus and 3+ years of indistry experience
• Good understanding of RF Fundamentals, Radio architectures, RF component and circuit integration in to consumer products
• Experience in one or more connectivity wireless system like WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB or NFC
• Experience with at least one RF simulation tool such as HFSS, ADS, Matlab or SystemVue
• Must be an excellent communicator, both written and oral

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD is preferred
• Experience in designing PAs or LNAs either discrete or integrated in different process technologies.
• Experience in using measurement equipments like vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, WiFi/BT signaling testers etc.
• Experience leading projects from definition stage to mass production
• Experience in architectural discussion with cross-functional leaders related to power supply and digital design for connectivity solutions
• Experience with RF components and circuits design and integration into consumer products
• Successful track record of delivering highly innovative, and high quality communications products

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.