Wireless Control Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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TL;DR · Wireless Control Systems Engineer

The Wireless Control Systems Engineer joins the cellular systems engineering team to define and build next-generation cellular technology. This role involves owning the end-to-end lifecycle of cellular modem systems, from feature design through silicon bring-up and productization for 6G, 5G, and 4G 3GPP features. Key responsibilities include architecting system-level features, designing traditional or AI/ML based control algorithms for the physical layer, and constructing interfaces and message flows. The engineer will model and simulate algorithms using MATLAB, C/C++, and Python while validating performance through link-level simulations. The work focuses on optimizing throughput, latency, and battery life by translating system-level insights into tangible gains. Technical expertise must include 3GPP standards, signal processing, LDPC, Polar, and Turbo coding, as well as experience with Generative AI tools.

What you'll do

  • Define and architect system-level features and requirements for next-generation 6G and 5G cellular modems.
  • Translate 3GPP standards and hardware constraints into cohesive control solutions and algorithm designs.
  • Design traditional and AI/ML-based control algorithms for the physical layer to optimize performance and power.
  • Construct interfaces and message flows for wireless features across different system layers.
  • Model and simulate algorithms using MATLAB, C/C++, and Python for link-level validation.
  • Optimize throughput, latency, and battery life by analyzing field deployment data and statistics.
  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of cellular modem systems from feature design through silicon bring-up.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience in Layer 1 control design.
  • Strong knowledge of 6G, 5G NR, and 4G LTE cellular communication standards, particularly RAN1 3GPP.
  • Deep expertise in communication system theory and signal processing, including LDPC, Polar, and Turbo coding.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python for algorithm development and link-level simulation.
  • Experience leveraging Generative AI and LLM-based tools to accelerate engineering workflows.
  • Experience in low-power algorithm design for power-constrained mobile platforms (preferred).
  • Hands-on silicon bring-up experience using lab equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators (preferred).

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