Cellular RF Hardware Design Engineer

The engineer will be responsible for development and integration of cellular radio platforms, and will be involved from initial concept study to the mass production phase. Some international and domestic travel may be required.

Architect RF front end designs to realize our wireless product requirements
Perform RF system lineup analysis to ensure our system designs meet industry and internal standards
Create and maintaining specifications for RF components and drive component development with vendors
Be involved with schematic capture and PCB Design
Integrate our cellular radio platforms into Apple products

BS with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with radio hardware design and/or RF component design

Familiarity with the challenges of development for high-volume manufacturing
Hands on experience with RF circuits and hardware on the lab bench
Understanding of core technologies and physics that drive innovative RF performance
Proficient in wireless communications standards, wireless technology and communications market trends
Excellent written and verbal communicator, proven track record of working in a dynamic multi-functional team
Well organized and have the ability to be flexible in a changing work environment
Cellular Handset experience
Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, Matlab)
Experience with Python for test setup automation and data analysis

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day. Are you ready to join our RF Hardware Design team?

The Cellular RF Hardware Design Engineer will design, develop, and optimize radio frequency (RF) hardware circuits and systems for wireless communications devices. The engineer will be responsible for development and integration of cellular radio platforms, and will be involved from initial concept study to the mass production phase. Some international and domestic travel may be required.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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