Cellular RF Receiver Systems Architect

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $114,100–$199,000 / yr
Posted: 37 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Cellular RF Receiver Systems Architect

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Apple’s RF System Engineering team is seeking an experienced Cellular RF Receiver Systems Architect to lead the development of next-generation wireless technologies for future Apple products. This senior-level role involves collaborating closely with RF circuit design, platform architecture, and software engineering teams to define and implement innovative receiver architectures from antenna to digital baseband, ensuring uncompromising performance and quality. Key responsibilities include translating high-level system requirements into detailed specifications, conducting comprehensive simulations using MATLAB and Python, and developing algorithms for signal processing and impairment compensation. The ideal candidate will have a BSEE degree with extensive experience in designing complex communication RF systems, particularly cellular technologies, and a deep understanding of 3GPP standards and physical layer procedures. Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and RF line-up analysis is essential, along with expertise in analog data converters and AI/ML for optimization.

Skills

MATLAB Python RF 5G 6G 3GPP AI ML Channel Estimation Equalization Analog Data Converters RF System Performance Metrics NF Non-Linearity Phase Noise IQ Imbalance DC Impedance RFIC Design Semiconductor Processes

What you'll do

Innovate and architect the complete RF Receiver chain from antenna to digital baseband.
Translate high-level requirements into detailed component specifications for RF systems.
Perform trade-off studies and ensure performance targets are met in receiver designs.
Develop digital signal processing algorithms to compensate for analog impairments.
Author system and block-level specifications for internal and external design partners.
Collaborate with baseband engineering on 5G and future 6G receiver aspects.

What we're looking for

BSEE required with extensive experience in complex communication RF systems.
Proven ability to innovate and drive execution excellence across organizational teams.
Deep expertise in state-of-the-art receiver architectures for cellular technology.
Experience in clock/frequency planning and understanding of BB algorithms.
Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for RF system modeling and simulations.
In-depth knowledge of 3GPP standards, focusing on RF requirements and procedures.

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