Cellular RF Hardware Design Engineer

Apple; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented RF Hardware Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will design and optimize RF hardware circuits for cutting-edge wireless communication devices. You will be involved from initial concept to mass production, ensuring that designs meet industry standards. This is a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking products that will delight millions of customers. If you are passionate about solving complex challenges and eager to contribute to revolutionary technology, this position offers a rewarding career path with ample growth potential.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• BSEE with 3+ years of relevant experience in RF hardware design.
• Hands-on experience with RF circuits and understanding of wireless standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect RF front end designs for wireless product requirements.
• Perform RF system lineup analysis to meet industry standards.
• Integrate cellular radio platforms into products.

Skills

Radio hardware design

RF component design

Wireless communications standards

Excellent written and verbal communication

Flexibility in changing environments

Cellular handset experience

Python for test setup automation

Education

BSEE

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Matlab

Job description

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day. Are you ready to join our RF Hardware Design team?

The RF Hardware Design Engineer will design, develop, and optimize radio frequency (RF) hardware circuits and systems for wireless communications devices. The engineer will primarily be responsible for development and integration of cellular radio platforms, and will be involved from initial concept study to the mass production phase. Some international and domestic travel may be required.

Key Qualifications

• BSEE with 3+ years of directly relevant experience
• Experience with radio hardware design and/or RF component design
• Familiarity with the challenges of development for high-volume manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with RF circuits and hardware on the lab bench
• Understanding of core technologies and physics that drive innovative RF performance
• Proficient in wireless communications standards, wireless technology and communications market trends
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, proven track record of working in a dynamic multi-functional team
• Well organized and have the ability to be flexible in a changing work environment
• Cellular Handset experience (preferred, not required)
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, Matlab) (preferred, not required)
• Experience with Python for test setup automation and data analysis (preferred, not required)

Description

This RF Hardware Design Engineer will:

1. Architect RF front end designs to realize our wireless product requirements
2. Perform RF system lineup analysis to ensure our system designs meet industry and internal standards
3. Create and maintain specifications for RF components and drive component development with vendors
4. Be involved with schematic capture and PCB Design
5. Integrate our cellular radio platforms into Apple products

Education & Experience

BSEE and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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 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 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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