Product RF Design Engineer / Wireless Systems Engineer Job ID- 962 Job ID- 3195

MaziCTools; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental care

Retirement benefits

Discounts on Apple products

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple in San Diego, CA seeks Product RF Design Engineers to join the RF Design team. You will contribute across RF architecture, design, integration and manufacturing, using EM simulations, prototyping, and testing to optimize performance in mass-produced wireless products.

The role collaborates with wireless/software architects and cross-functional teams to guide product design and achieve robust RF functionality, with travel up to 15% for overseas manufacturing support.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent; coursework/experience in antenna/RF design or EM.
• Knowledge of integrating wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, BT and NFC into products.
• RF system integration and PCB layout practices

Responsibilities

• Apply RF design expertise from concept to production.
• Use EM and system simulations and hands-on prototyping to verify designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RF functionality for users.
• Travel up to 15% to overseas manufacturing facilities to support builds.

Skills

Antenna RF design

Wireless systems

EM theory

RF system integration

PCB layout

Education

BSEE or equivalent education

Tools

EM simulation tools

RF prototyping equipment

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Summary

San Diego, California, United States

Weekly Hours: 40

At Apple, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver outstanding performance for wireless products. As a member of the Product RF Design team, you will be at the forefront of wireless technology as we push the boundaries of achievable performance in wireless for state-of-the-art products. You will become part of a hands‑on product development team that shapes and influences current and future generations of Apple products! We’re looking for self‑driven and motivated engineers with good fundamentals in one or more areas of RF/wireless and electromagnetic theory, antenna design, system integration, & wireless communications.

Description

Product RF Design Engineers should have a broad-based knowledge in RF architecture, design, integration and manufacturing. They have deep theoretical and practical knowledge in one or more areas of electromagnetic theory, RF and Wireless system design, communication theory, and product design trade‑off. They use electromagnetic and system simulation, hands on prototyping, test and measurement to understand complex system and sub‑system interactions, implications to product level design, and manufacturing trade‑offs to enable mass production. Product RF Design Engineers apply their expertise in all aspects of product design from concept, architecture definition, system integration and prototyping to final production. They work closely with wireless and software architects, industrial designers, product and system design teams to guide and sculpt the product design with an eye towards optimizing RF/Wireless functionality for the users. Traveling up to 15% of the time may be required to visit overseas manufacturing facilities to support builds from prototype phase to mass production.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent education. Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, Electro-Magnetics or circuits
• Knowledge of EM or RF or antenna design
• Knowledge of integration of wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, BT and NFC into products
• Knowledge of RF system integration and PCB layout practices and guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills

As a Product RF Design engineer, you would have the opportunity to work and expand on multiple aspects of RF technology. While these are not required from you, they will help you in pushing boundaries of innovation at Apple

A NON-COMPREHENSIVE LIST MAY INCLUDE:

• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools
• Hands on experience with RF prototyping and lab instrumentation
• Ability to debug Desense issues and characterize noise sources
• Experience with production environment and statistical 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.