RF System Integration Engineer, Cellular Technology

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
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3 days ago
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TL;DR · RF System Integration Engineer, Cellular Technology

The RF System Integration Engineer — Cellular Technology joins the System RF team to lead the development and optimization of automated testing systems for cellular products. This role involves owning the architecture and roadmap for scalable RF automation software, leading the development of a multi-faceted C/C++ software suite, and performing root-cause analysis on complex performance issues in collaboration with cross-functional design teams. The engineer will provide expertise in wireless standards like LTE and 5G NR while mentoring junior staff. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB for data processing and statistical analysis of RF test data at scale. The role focuses on solving intricate hardware problems by designing end-to-end test frameworks and navigating ambiguous technical spaces to ensure high performance across multiple product lines within the cellular technology domain.

What you'll do

  • Own the architecture and roadmap for scalable RF automation software across multiple product lines.
  • Lead the development of a multi-faceted C/C++ software suite while setting technical standards.
  • Perform root-cause analysis of complex RF performance issues with cross-functional design teams.
  • Provide expert knowledge on wireless standards in cross-team technical discussions.
  • Mentor mid-level and junior engineers to improve team capabilities.
  • Design and architect end-to-end RF test automation systems and frameworks.
  • Analyze large-scale RF and test data using Python, MATLAB, or similar statistical tools.

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrated depth in RF fundamentals and communications theory to independently diagnose novel impairments.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with RF lab equipment, including specifying or architecting test setups.
  • 6+ years of professional experience in C/C++ system-level software development for non-trivial systems.
  • Proven experience designing or leading the development of end-to-end RF test automation systems or frameworks.
  • Working proficiency with data processing and statistical analysis tools like Python or MATLAB applied to RF data at scale.
  • Experience operating with significant autonomy on ambiguous, cross-functional technical problems.
  • Deep experience with current/emerging Cellular standards such as LTE and 5G NR (preferred).
  • Track record of designing and shipping RF test solutions from scratch (preferred).

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