Cellular RF System Architect

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Educational expense reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Cellular RF System Architect to help define wireless architectures for GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G NR and future standards.

You will work with Platform Architecture, RFIC and PMU teams to drive RF technology innovations while aligning with product goals. The role emphasizes translating high-level use cases into concrete RF requirements, evaluating transceiver options, and analyzing simulations and measurements to optimize performance, power, and area.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 10+ years of RF engineering experience.
• Experience deriving implementation requirements from system requirements.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex use cases into RF implementation requirements for RFICs and RF front-end systems.
• Analyze transceiver architectures for power, area, and other KPIs.
• Review RF simulations and measurement results to identify trade-offs and improvements.

Skills

RF system architecture

Requirements derivation

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Apple, our work is dedicated to creating products that connect and enrich people's lives. The Cellular RF Systems Engineering team sits at the very core of that mission, defining the wireless technologies that enable seamless experiences for hundreds of millions of users worldwide.We are looking for a motivated and dedicated engineer to join our team and contribute to our Cellular RF architectures. In this role, you will be at the center of RF innovation, helping to drive the evolution of our RF architecture by optimizing current systems, defining next-generation transceiver and front-end solutions and setting critical system requirements.

Description

In your role as the Cellular RF System Architect you will contribute and be part of an elite Cellular RF Systems Engineering Team. We are tasked with driving cellular radio technologies addressing GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G NR and upcoming 6G standards. You will work closely with Platform Architecture, RFIC and PMU design teams, and suppliers to assess, scope, and ultimately drive Cellular RF technology innovation to meet the challenges of next generation wireless products. Occasional travel including international may be required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and translate complex use cases and derive corresponding implementation requirements for RF algorithms, RFICs and RFFW for optimum user experience.
• Analyze different RF transceiver architecture options for optimum KPIs such as power consumption and area.
• Analyze RF simulation & measurement results to identify trade-offs and propose system level improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• You have experience in deriving implementation requirements based on high level system requirements.
• You have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to work across diverse, cross-functional teams to solve highly complex, multi-disciplinary problems.
• You have strong Technical Writing Skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• We value your 5+ years of relevant experience in RF including direct expertise in transmitter and receiver architectures. You should never be satisfied with your knowledge so continuous study, research and collaboration is needed from you to grow.
• You have in-depth knowledge of cellular radio standards (GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5GNR and upcoming 6G), regulatory, and carrier requirements including their implications on overall radio architectures and RF system design.
• You have experience in RF performance criteria and concepts such as EIRP, TRP, noise figure, sensitivity/desense, phase noise, EVM, spectral mask, spurious, harmonics, intermodulation, s-parameters, Smith charts, and tuning networks.
• You have experience in RF line-up analysis, AGC and TPC concepts, calibration and compensation methods.
• You have experience in understanding complex system use cases and derive corresponding implementation requirements for optimum user experience.
• You have understanding of antenna array theory and associated measurement methods.

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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

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