Wireless Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $139,500–$258,100 / yr
Posted: 18 days ago

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This role $199k

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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

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TL;DR · Wireless Systems Engineer

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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, hands-on prototyping, and test measurements 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. Key skills include experience with RF lab instrumentation, debugging desense issues, and statistical analysis in production environments. You will collaborate closely with architects, designers, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product development from concept to mass production.

Skills

RF Wireless Electromagnetic_Theory Antenna_Design System_Integration Communication_Theory Electromagnetic_Simulation System_Simulation Test_and_Measurement RF_Lab_Instrumentation Cellular GPS WiFi NFC RF_Schematic PCB_Layout Statistical_Analysis

What you'll do

Develop RF architecture for wireless products using electromagnetic theory and communication principles.
Design and simulate antennas, integrating cellular, GPS, WiFi, and NFC technologies into devices.
Conduct hands-on prototyping and testing of RF systems to optimize performance and manufacturability.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support the transition from prototype to mass production.
Analyze and resolve desense issues, characterizing noise sources in wireless communication systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field required.
Experience in antenna design including simulation and mockup skills.
Proficiency in RF measurement techniques and desense analysis.
Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, wireless communications, and circuit design.
Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation for testing and debugging.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

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