Cellular System Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$122,700–$214,300 / yr
Posted
58 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

As a Cellular System Engineer, you will join the hardware team to design, implement, verify, validate, 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. Your daily work involves collaborating with SoC, PHY, RF hardware, and software teams to ensure all system requirements are met through simulation and emulation based validation of control flows. The role requires expertise in communication theory, signal processing, beamforming, and 5G-NR/LTE/UMTS physical layer protocols. You will utilize Matlab, Python, and C/C++ for analysis and automation scripting. Additionally, you will use lab equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators to solve complex engineering problems involving radio impairments and calibration algorithms in a cellular system context.

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, verify, and productize sophisticated transceiver architectures.
  • Use lab equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators for silicon bring-up.
  • Develop automation scripts and perform data analysis using Matlab, Python, and C/C++.
  • Apply AI/ML techniques to solve complex engineering problems using real-world datasets.

What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree is required, with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Knowledge of communication theory and signal processing including AGC, beamforming, Tx power control, 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 expertise in cellular systems.
  • Strong technical background in 5G-NR, LTE, UMTS (3G/2G) physical layer and protocols.
  • Hands-on experience in silicon prototyping, emulation systems, virtual platforms, and lab equipment like spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience applying AI/ML techniques to solve complex engineering problems using real-world data sets.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and effective communication for cross-functional collaboration.

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