Wireless Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
18 days ago

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Above market

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This role $210k
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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 638 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Wireless Systems Engineer

As a Wireless Systems Engineer at Apple, you will join the Product RF Design team as a senior-level engineer tasked with advancing wireless technology in innovative products. Your daily responsibilities include leveraging electromagnetic theory, RF/wireless circuit design, communication theory, and product design trade-offs to optimize system performance. You will use simulation tools, prototyping, and test equipment to understand complex interactions between subsystems and their implications for manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in antenna design, RF measurement, and integration of wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi, and NFC into products. Proficiency with RF lab instrumentation and the ability to debug desense issues are essential, along with experience in production environments and statistical analysis.

What you'll do

  • Design and simulate antenna systems for wireless products.
  • Integrate cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi, and NFC technologies into devices.
  • Conduct RF measurements and debug desense issues in prototypes.
  • Optimize electromagnetic theory applications for product design trade-offs.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support mass production transitions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field required.
  • Experience in antenna design including simulation, mockup skills, and architecture investigation.
  • Proficiency in RF measurement techniques and desense analysis.
  • Coursework or practical experience in wireless communications, electromagnetic theory, and circuits.
  • Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation for testing and debugging.

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