Job Details

Role Number: 200627767-3956

Summary

Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. On this team, you’ll help improve the performance of our products through innovative system-on-chip designs. You and your team will build platform architecture that paves the way for all-new experiences, including the ones that allow people to take advantage of our innovations in sensor technology. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before.

The RF/mmW Hardware Design Engineer will design, develop, and optimize radio frequency hardware circuits and systems for wireless communications devices operating at mmW frequencies.

Description

The engineer will be responsible for design and integration of cellular radio platforms, and will be involved from initial concept study to the mass production. This engineer will implement creative RF designs to realize our wireless product requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE and 10+ years of relevant industry experience

• Strong knowledge of RF systems principles, RF/mmW hardware design, digital communications, and phased array antenna fundamentals

• Experience with schematic, layout, and EM simulation flows with tools such as Capture, Allegro, HFSS, ADS

• Experience in defining RF/mmW conducted and radiated characterization and production test plans

• Scripting experience in Python for test automation and post-processing

• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE or Ph.D preferred

• Expertise in Tx/Rx specification flow down related to linearity and noise

• Expertise in IC/package co-design and EM/SIPI simulation flows

• Expertise in module packaging technologies, qualification, and ATE

• Familiarity with embedded systems and peripheral interfaces

• Proficiency in wireless communications standards and wireless technology

• Hands on experience with 5GNR FR2 product development

• Hands on experience with probe stations for conducted characterization and anechoic chambers for OTA characterization, especially at mmW frequencies

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .