Wireless Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted
5 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 · Wireless Systems Engineer

As a Wireless Systems Engineer on the Product RF Design team, you will join a hands-on product development group shaping future generations of wireless products. You will be responsible for the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture definition to integration, prototyping, and final mass production. Your daily work involves using electromagnetic and system simulation, hands-on prototyping, and test and measurement to understand complex system interactions and manufacturing trade-offs. You must apply expertise in RF architecture, circuit design, and communication theory to optimize wireless functionality. Key technical requirements include experience in antenna design, RF measurement, desense debugging, and PCB layout. You will integrate technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi, and NFC while collaborating with software architects and industrial designers to solve complex wireless performance problems.

What you'll do

  • Design and integrate wireless technologies including cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi, and NFC into products.
  • Perform electromagnetic and system simulations to analyze complex sub-system interactions.
  • Conduct hands-on prototyping and use RF lab instrumentation for testing and measurement.
  • Develop RF schematics and PCB layouts following established design guidelines.
  • Debug desense issues and characterize noise sources within the wireless system.
  • Guide product design from initial concept and architecture definition through to mass production.
  • Support manufacturing teams during the transition from prototype builds to high-volume production.
  • Analyze production data using statistical methods to ensure manufacturing feasibility.

What we're looking for

  • BSEE or equivalent education.
  • Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits.
  • Experience in antenna design including simulation, mockup skill, and architecture investigation.
  • Experience in RF measurement and desense.
  • Experience in integration of wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, and NFC into products (preferred).
  • Experience in RF schematic and PCB layout practices and guidelines (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation (preferred).
  • Ability to debug desense issues and characterize noise sources (preferred).

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