Cellular RF Transmitter Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $165,800–$292,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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JOB TITLE: Cellular RF Transmitter Systems Engineer The Cellular RF Transmitter Systems Engineer joins the RF Transmitter Systems Engineering team to develop differentiating transmit architectures for wireless products. This role involves collaborating with architecture, design, and software teams to assess and drive transmitter concepts with a focus on leading-edge performance. Key responsibilities include translating system requirements into specifications for RFICs and firmware, defining RF control infrastructure, and researching machine learning models for power control, calibration, and digital pre-distortion. The candidate will develop simulation environments using Python or MATLAB to model systems and test AI algorithms. Required expertise includes cellular FR1 and FR2, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth transmitters, 3GPP standards, and machine learning techniques like neural networks and reinforcement learning to solve complex RF linearization and modeling problems.

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RF Transmitter Systems Machine Learning Python MATLAB Digital Signal Processing 5G NR LTE 3GPP Digital Pre-distortion Neural Networks Reinforcement Learning mmWave Phased Array OFDM RFIC SoC Integration

What you'll do

Translate system-level performance requirements into specific requirements for the TX line-up and RFIC firmware.
Specify RF algorithms for power control and calibration while defining control infrastructure and memory constraints.
Research, design, and prototype machine learning models for power control, calibration, and digital pre-distortion.
Develop and maintain simulation environments in Python or MATLAB to model RF systems and test AI algorithms.
Analyze simulation data to evaluate model performance, identify technical trade-offs, and propose improvements.
Drive transmitter concepts with a focus on leading-edge performance and uncompromised quality for wireless products.

What we're looking for

BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
5+ years of RF transceiver design experience for cellular systems, focusing on transmit architectures.
Expert knowledge of communication transmitters (cellular FR1/FR2, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth) and TX performance metrics.
Working knowledge of TX system-level concepts including power control, digital predistortion, and envelope tracking.
Thorough knowledge of 3GPP cellular standards (LTE/LTE-A, 5G NR) including TX waveforms and RF requirements.
Strong expertise in machine learning fundamentals and a proven record of applying ML to RF problems.
Familiarity with mmWave architectures, phased array systems, and related control concepts (preferred).
Knowledge of physical layer communication systems, digital signal processing, and SoC integration constraints (preferred).