NFC RF Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted
126 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 · NFC RF Design Engineer

The NFC RF Design Engineer joins the Wireless Hardware group to improve product performance through innovative system-on-chip designs and platform architecture. This role involves the architecture, design, and implementation of next-generation NFC solutions for established and new product categories. Key responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB fit and placement, radio tuning and matching, bench testing, failure analysis, and factory prototype build support. The engineer must utilize skills in RF fundamentals such as Noise Figure, Sensitivity, and Smith Charts, alongside tools like SPICE for modeling transformer networks. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and soldering. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in NFC systems, specifically regarding active load modulation, circuit design, antenna considerations, and meeting EMVCo specifications for wireless connectivity.

What you'll do

  • Perform schematic capture and drive PCB layout for NFC solutions.
  • Conduct radio tuning and matching for wireless hardware.
  • Perform bring-up and bench testing on designs and development hardware.
  • Execute failure analysis on hardware components and systems.
  • Support factory prototype builds and provide technical training.
  • Define components and resolve technical issues with outside vendors.
  • Manage hardware specifications, conducted performance, and manufacturability.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree required.
  • Radio Design experience, preferably in high-volume consumer electronics (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of NFC systems, including theory of operation, circuit design, antenna considerations, and EMVCo specs (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of RF fundamentals including Noise Figure, Sensitivity, EVM, IIP3, Smith Charts, and Transmission lines (preferred).
  • Hands-on bench level experience with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and other general lab equipment (preferred).
  • Experience with modeling tools like SPICE to model transformer networks (preferred).
  • Moderate soldering skills (preferred).

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