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.
We have built the best RF hardware design team on the planet. We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our Connectivity RF Hardware team. We support WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, GPS, and emerging technologies. As a RF Hardware Design Engineer at Apple, you will contribute to the architecture and product level design integration of next generation wireless radio solutions in all product categories including iPhone, iPad, Home, Watch, AirPods and more.
Description
Our RF Hardware Design Engineer is an integral member of the Hardware Engineering team designing future wireless products. They will work on a small design team focused on the integration of multiple wireless technologies into a new Apple product. For a full product cycle, our experienced DRI (directly responsible individual) is expected to own their technology from concept through product introduction.
This includes front-end architecture, and component specification. Build and design RF line-up spreadsheets and modeling. Perform characterization, design optimization and failure analysis. They will work proactively with other cross-functional engineering groups such as antenna design, product design, production test, regulatory, reliability, and software engineering. The role will required international travel to support product development as needed (15%).
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- Good understanding of RF Fundamentals, Radio architectures, RF component and circuit integration into consumer products
- Working experience with RF measurement equipments such as Spectrum Analyzers and Network Analyzers
- Must be an excellent communicator, both written and oral
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Fluent in one or more connectivity wireless system like WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB or NFC
- Familiarity with one or more simulation and design tools such as ADS, HFSS or MATLAB
- Experience with circuit schematic capture/layout
- Experience in writing basic software routines and test scripts
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.
