RF Passive Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$122,700–$214,300 / yr
Posted
146 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 · RF Passive Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: RF Passive Design Engineer The RF Passive Design Engineer joins a team developing RF/AMS chips for mobile devices. This role involves the electrical and physical design of electromagnetic and microwave components, including on-chip inductors, transformers, capacitors, transmission lines, filters, phase shifters, and couplers. The engineer owns the entire process from circuit design and EM simulation to physical layout and quality assurance for tape-out. Key responsibilities include collaborating with multi-functional teams across RF design, packaging, CAD, and process engineering to architect future on-chip passives. Candidates must demonstrate deep knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering, and antenna engineering. Required technical skills include proficiency with EM simulation tools like HFSS, EMX, or Momentum, along with experience using on-wafer measurement equipment such as VNA, TDR, and LCR meters.

What you'll do

  • Design on-chip inductors, transformers, capacitors, and transmission lines.
  • Develop on-chip filters, phase shifters, and couplers for RF/AMS chips.
  • Perform electrical and physical design of EM and microwave components.
  • Execute the full design process from initial circuit design to tape-out.
  • Conduct EM simulations using tools like HFSS, EMX, or Momentum.
  • Perform on-wafer measurements using VNA, TDR, and LCR meters.
  • Architect future RF on-chip passives with multi-functional engineering teams.
  • Manage quality assurance for the tape-out of passive circuits.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Deep knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering, and antenna engineering (preferred).
  • Proficiency with EM passive designs and familiarity with HFSS, EMX, or Momentum simulation tools (preferred).
  • Experience with on-chip EM modeling (preferred).
  • Familiarity with on-wafer measurement using VNA, TDR, and LCR meters (preferred).
  • Excellent academic background with industry-related work experience beyond graduate school (preferred).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills (preferred).

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