Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted: 148 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY

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Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY will join the Wireless Connectivity team to manage the integration, bring-up, and tuning of physical layer and RF systems for next-generation wireless SoCs from pre-silicon stages through product launch. The role involves developing and integrating PHY features and calibration algorithms like TPC, AGC, TSSI, RSSI, and interference mitigation while debugging system performance issues across RF domains and digital PHY processing including OFDM, synchronization, and MIMO. Collaboration with algorithm engineers, radio designers, and firmware teams is essential to ensure end-to-end feature integration. Candidates should possess expertise in signal processing, communication theory, and wireless transceiver architectures. Required technical skills include proficiency in Matlab, Python, Shell scripting, or C/C++, along with experience using spectrum analyzers and signal generators while navigating protocols such as 802.11ax and LTE.

Skills

Wi-Fi LTE MIMO OFDM RF Systems Signal Processing Matlab Python C++ Shell Scripting Git Spectrum Analyzer Signal Generator Power Meter

What you'll do

Drive the bring-up, integration, and performance optimization of Wi-Fi PHY and Radio Systems from pre-silicon to product launch.
Develop and integrate PHY features and calibration algorithms such as TPC, AGC, TSSI, RSSI, and interference mitigation.
Debug and root-cause system performance issues across RF domains including impairments, calibration, and gain control.
Resolve digital PHY processing issues involving OFDM, synchronization, channel estimation, and MIMO.
Manage the transition from initial lab bring-up to robust firmware integration and product readiness.
Characterize RF/PHY performance to ensure high-quality product delivery and resolution of technical issues.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science degree required.
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical fields preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Experience with at least 3 years of industry experience is preferred for candidates with an MSEE or PhD.
Hands-on experience in wireless system design, integration, and bring-up of PHY and RF systems on SoC platforms.
Strong fundamentals in signal processing, communication theory, OFDM systems, radio architectures, and analog/RF impairments.
Proficiency in at least one of the following: Matlab, Python, Shell scripting, or C/C++.
Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, LTE/WCDMA/GSM, or 802.11ad/ay.