Wireless RF Hardware Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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The Wireless RF Hardware Engineer joins the Wireless Systems and Compliance Engineering team to perform system engineering ensuring wireless regulatory compliance for new products featuring advanced radio technologies. This role involves translating emission requirements into system requirements for chipsets, performing hardware failure analysis at the RF level, and conducting hands-on experimental modifications to resolve issues. The engineer will review PCB layouts, flex layouts, grounding, and shielding while collaborating with cross-functional teams like Antenna and Product Design to drive design changes. Key responsibilities include architecting software features for compliance, pre-fetching emission concerns via simulation tools, and developing test plans. Required expertise includes experience in cellular and WLAN technologies such as 5G, LTE, and Bluetooth, alongside proficiency in tools like MATLAB, HFSS, CST, or ADS to address complex wireless system challenges.

Skills

RF Wireless Systems 5G LTE 802.11 Bluetooth UWB NFC MATLAB HFSS CST ADS PCB Layout Failure Analysis Shielding

What you'll do

  • Translate wireless emission requirements into specific system requirements for new chipsets and platforms.
  • Perform hardware failure analysis and root-cause investigations at the RF/wireless system level using hands-on experiments.
  • Review and sign off on PCB layouts, flex layouts, system grounding, and shielding designs.
  • Develop and implement software features and power tables necessary for regulatory compliance.
  • Use simulation tools and schematic reviews to pre-fetch potential emission concerns.
  • Define emission test plans and requirements for custom testing solutions in coordination with vendors.
  • Drive chipset design requirements based on worldwide wireless regulatory and compliance specifications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Master's Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience (preferred).
  • Experience in development and characterization of RF/Antenna systems for wireless technologies.
  • Experience commercializing products for Cellular or WLAN.
  • Experience with regulatory and industry conformance specifications for consumer products.
  • Experience in RF layout review, radiated sub-system review, and system grounding.
  • Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, HFSS, CST, or ADS.
  • Detailed understanding of wireless technologies like 5G, LTE, Bluetooth, or others (preferred); knowledge of regulatory features like DFS and Power Tables (preferred).

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