Cellular System Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted
101 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 System Engineer

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As a Cellular System Engineer, you will join the team to design, implement, verify, validate, bring-up, and productize sophisticated transceiver architectures. You will be responsible for pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of end-to-end cellular systems while mapping system algorithms and requirements to hardware and firmware architecture. This role involves collaborating with SoC, PHY, RF HW, RF FW, and SW teams to ensure all requirements are met. To succeed, you must possess a strong understanding of communication theory, signal processing, AGC, beamforming, Tx power control, and calibration algorithms. You will utilize Matlab, Python, and C/C++ for analysis and automation scripting. The work focuses on the development of wireless systems technologies, specifically addressing 5G-NR, LTE, UMTS, and physical layer protocols to solve complex engineering problems in cellular SoC production.

Skills

5G-NR LTE UMTS RF Signal Processing Matlab Python C/C++ AI/ML silicon bring up Spectrum Analyzer Signal Generator Communication Theory Beamforming Hardware Emulation Systems Automation Scripting

What you'll do

  • Perform pre- and post-silicon bring-up and validation of end-to-end cellular systems.
  • Map system algorithms and requirements to hardware and firmware architectures.
  • Conduct simulation and emulation based validation of control flows and algorithms.
  • Design, implement, and productize sophisticated transceiver architectures.
  • Execute hands-on verification and validation of silicon to support productization.
  • Use lab equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators for real silicon bring-up.
  • Develop automation scripts and perform data analysis using Matlab, Python, and C/C++.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree required; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of communication theory, signal processing, beamforming, and calibration algorithms.
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and C/C++ for analysis and automation scripting.
  • Experience in the design and bring-up of wireless communication systems with cellular expertise.
  • Technical background in 5G-NR, LTE, UMTS (3G/2G) physical layer and protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, virtual platforms, and lab equipment.
  • Experience applying AI/ML techniques to solve complex engineering problems.

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