RF System Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
San Diego, CA
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$142,300–$263,300 / yr
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8 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 System Integration Engineer

The RF System Integration Engineer joins a hands-on development team focused on wireless accuracy and performance across various products including iPhones, Watches, and iPads. This role involves the design validation of different wireless technologies from the prototyping phase through mass production. Key responsibilities include designing calibration routines, developing test algorithms, and contributing to a multi-faceted test software suite while collaborating with chipset manufacturers and antenna teams to analyze performance data. The position requires expertise in communications theory, RF transceiver blocks, and RF parameters. Candidates must be proficient with wireless test equipment and capable of writing clean code in C, C++, or Python. The work addresses the technical challenges of deploying groundbreaking features like WiFi 802.11xx, Bluetooth 5.0, 5G, NFC, and UWB while ensuring consistent performance across high-volume manufacturing environments.

What you'll do

  • Perform design validation for wireless technologies from the prototyping phase through mass production.
  • Design calibration routines and test algorithms for a multi-faceted test software suite.
  • Analyze wireless performance data to resolve technical challenges in deploying new features.
  • Develop test solutions for current and upcoming standards like WiFi, Bluetooth, 5G, NFC, and UWB.
  • Write clean, efficient code in languages such as C, C++, or Python for testing purposes.
  • Coordinate with chipset manufacturers and equipment vendors to ensure high-quality wireless performance.
  • Evaluate trade-offs between proposed solutions to solve complex technical problems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of industrial experience in the RF/Wireless industry.
  • Intuitive understanding of RF Transceiver Blocks, Communications theory, or RF Parameters.
  • Familiarity with RF/wireless test equipment and associated RF measurements.
  • Ability to write clean, efficient code in C, C++, or Python.
  • Willingness to perform international and domestic travel approximately 15% of the time.
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
  • 5+ years of industry experience or equivalent (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and scalable software design principles (preferred).

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