Principal RF Apps Engineer - Instrument Engineering (m/f/d)

We are seeking highly motivated and technically proficient Principal RF Apps Engineer to join our customer-facing technical team for Apple in Germany.This small team of extraordinary engineers designs and produces precision RF test equipment for use in calibrating and testing cellular, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB and NFC radios in millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs, Vision, Watches and AirPods. All members of the team bring their own unique expertise to collectively take internal Apple products from concept to mass production. Each internal product is designed to Apple's exacting standards resulting in test equipment that maintains the quality, accuracy and function of commercially available offerings.All applications must be in English.

Description

The Principal RF Apps Engineer will require a deep understanding in RF and wireless signal processing, communication theory, RF test systems and strong object-oriented software development practices. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills and excellent communication to ensure customer success and drive product adoption for the growing Instrument Engineering team at Apple.

Responsibilities

• Work very closely with cellular development engineers as a local technical expert of our internal RF test equipment.
• Support end users from early engagements to feature delivery.
• The role involves active troubleshooting and advising users how to optimize their setups and tests.
• The candidate will independently lead technical troubleshooting efforts, mentor junior team members, architect scalable automation solutions and serve as the primary technical expert for complex RF measurement challenges.
• The candidate is expected to build relationships with engineering teams and conduct demonstrations, technical presentations, workshops and early engagements.
• Provide excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written to explain complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly to diverse & cross-functional audiences
• International and domestic travel up to 15% is required

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive and demonstrable industry experience, as well as a deep understanding of RF fundamentals, DSP and communications theory
• Strong experience with RF measurements for cellular technologies such as 4G and 5G
• Recent experience with cellular (4G/5G) signal analysis including EVM, ACLR, SEM, IQ mismatch
• Strong experience in at least one of these languages: Python, C++ or Matlab
• Experience developing scalable software in Python, C++ or Matlab
• Strong experience writing object oriented software
• Proven ability to independently debug complex RF system issues
• Experience automating RF test equipment from vendors such as Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, National Instruments, LitePoint, or Anritsu.
• Bachelor’s degree is needed, and we highly value Master’s or above. Relevant disciplines include Electrical Engineering, Maths and Physics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience with data analysis of RF parameters
• Recent experience using both non-signaling and signaling cellular test equipment
• Recent work experience in applications engineering or pre/post-sales engineering and experience working closely with customers

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