RF Design Engineer – Next-Gen Wireless
Apple
San Diego, CA • 1h ago • On-site
Senior
On-site
175,000 - 308,500 USD/yr
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Quick Facts
Role: Mid/Senior RF Design Engineer (Product RF Design)
Focus: Antenna and RF hardware design for next-generation wireless products
Key technologies integrated: Cellular, GPS, Wi‑Fi, NFC
Description
Own RF architecture, antenna design, and integration across RF and wireless subsystems from concept through production. Apply electromagnetic and system simulation plus hands-on prototyping and test/measurement to resolve complex RF problems and make manufacturable trade-offs. Provide technical mentorship and help establish RF design best practices as the team grows.
Responsibilities
Own antenna design, EM simulation, and prototype RF hardware design through production with minimal oversight
Lead integration of cellular, GPS, Wi‑Fi, and NFC into products, resolving cross-technology coexistence and interference
Make RF/antenna schematic and PCB/flex layout decisions balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost
Partner with wireless/software, industrial and product designers using an RF-first lens on user experience
Support manufacturing builds from prototype through mass production and troubleshoot issues in real time
Mentor junior/mid-level engineers and build capability within the team
Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and RF design documentation/best practices
Represent RF design decisions and trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
Requirements
BSEE or equivalent education
6+ years of antenna/RF design experience in consumer products
Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of RF/antenna design across a full product cycle (concept to mass production)
Strong foundation in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM theory, or circuit design
Deep knowledge of EM/RF hardware and antenna design
Benefits
Opportunity to deliver outstanding performance for innovative next-generation wireless products
Senior technical impact across the full design-to-production lifecycle
Team-building and mentorship responsibility as the RF team grows
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