Wireless Systems Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Product discounts and services

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a hands-on Wireless Performance Engineer to advance antenna, RF algorithms, and system level design.

You will perform cellular, WiFi, and GNSS performance testing and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in end-user experience. The role requires a Master's in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering, strong knowledge of wireless tech, and test automation experience (Python).

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of cellular, WiFi or GNSS technologies.
• Test automation experience. Python preferred and fluency with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Cellular, WiFi and GNSS performance testing and analysis.
• Antenna performance characterization: TRP, TIS, Efficiency, SAR.
• System performance characterization: Throughput testing, application specific wireless performance testing, optimizing wireless algorithms and user impact assessment.
• Collaborating closely with product teams and other stake holders to drive performance enhancements.

Skills

Test automation

Python

AI tools

Education

Masters degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you have a passion for wireless technologies? Do you want to impact the wireless experience for billions of users? Come and join us! You will become part of a hands-on development team that furthers engineering perfection, creativity, and innovation with a prime focus on wireless accuracy and performance. Dynamic, encouraging people and innovative technologies are the norm here. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!Join Apple’s System RF organization and drive innovation that matters! We’re looking for engineers who will re-imagine the way wireless performance of a device is analyzed and work cross-functionally with teams to deliver the best in class wireless performance for our customers. Our engineers help architect, research, and design, Apple’s world-class wireless products. All members of the numerous teams within the organization bring their own unique expertise to collectively bring wireless technologies to our products, following Apple’s culture of excellence in engineering principles and practices.

Description

The job role will entail wireless performance research focused primarily on understanding how various factors like antenna performance, modem performance, SAR, RF algorithms, user interaction with device, channel conditions, co-ex and interference will impact wireless performance and in turn the end user experience. You will use these findings to work with cross-functional teams to help drive antenna, wireless algorithms and system level design and architecture changes.

Responsibilities

• Cellular, WiFi and GNSS performance testing and analysis.
• Antenna performance characterization: TRP, TIS, Efficiency, SAR.
• System performance characterization: Throughput testing, application specific wireless performance testing, optimizing wireless algorithms and user impact assessment.
• Collaborating closely with product teams and other stake holders to drive performance enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of cellular, WiFi or GNSS technologies.
• Test automation experience. Python preferred and fluency with AI tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years industry experience in RF and/or wireless systems.
• Experience working on physical layer wireless algorithms.
• Strong background in wireless communications.
• Capturing and analyzing baseband logs to root cause performance issues.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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, 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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