Cellular RF Hardware Design Engineer

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cellular RF Hardware Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves designing, developing, and optimizing RF hardware circuits for wireless communication devices. You'll be responsible for the entire process from concept to mass production, ensuring that the products meet industry standards. The company fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact millions of users. If you thrive on challenges and are eager to work on groundbreaking technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• BS with 3+ years of relevant industry experience in RF hardware design.
• Experience with RF simulation tools and Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Architect RF front end designs for wireless products.
• Perform RF system analysis and maintain specifications for RF components.
• Integrate cellular radio platforms into Apple products.

Skills

RF Hardware Design

Radio Frequency (RF) Component Design

Wireless Communications Standards

Communication Skills

Python for Test Setup Automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Matlab

Job description

Cellular RF Hardware Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Mar 05, 2025

Role Number: 200572660

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

Minimum Qualifications

• BS with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with radio hardware design and/or RF component design

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, Matlab)
• Experience with Python for test setup automation and data analysis

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.

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.