Cellular RF Receiver Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Overview

Apple’s RF System Engineering team is seeking a motivated and talented expert to define the next generation of Cellular RF Receiver architectures. In this role, you will architect and deliver groundbreaking wireless solutions for future Apple products, working on today\'s 5G New Radio and pioneering the path to 6G. You will have a unique opportunity to develop the core technologies that enable an outstanding wireless experience for millions of customers worldwide.

Description

As a key member of our industry-leading team, you will drive the evolution of our RF receiver architectures. You will influence and collaborate with RF circuit design, platform architecture, and software engineering teams to define and implement concepts that deliver uncompromising performance and quality.

Responsibilities

• You will drive innovation and execution through the organisation.
• Innovate and architect the complete RF Receiver chain, from the antenna through the RF frontend to the digital baseband.
• You will translate high-level system requirements into detailed component and block-level specifications. Develop and own the detailed RF line-up analysis. This includes creating and maintaining system-level simulations using Matlab and Python, a comprehensive level plan and link budget.
• You will influence architecture decisions, perform trade-off studies, and ensure performance targets are met.
• Author detailed system and block-level specifications for internal RFIC and external RF frontend module (FEM) design partners.
• Work with other teams to drive the concept-to-product journey, ensuring successful integration, validation, and optimization of the Receiver from the architectural phase through to mass production.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Radio Receiver design.
• Demonstrated System Engineering experience in designing complex Cellular RF systems, with deep expertise in state-of-art receiver architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive innovation and execution excellence across a organisation.
• Mastery of RF line-up analysis and detailed development of level plan for modern receiver architecture.
• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of RF system performance metrics (NF, non-linearity, phase noise, IQ imbalance) and their direct impact on overall system performance.
• In-depth understanding of 3GPP standards with focus on RF requirements and physical layer procedures.
• Proficiency in using Matlab and Python for RF system modelling and simulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse, cross-functional global teams.
• Experience with lab bring-up, system calibration, and debugging RF hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Cellular system use cases, transmit/receive interactions, and coexistence challenges in complex consumer electronics.
• Experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) to enhance multi-objective optimisation of the RF line-up and link budget models.
• Familiarity with modern digital modem architectures.
• Familiarity with RFIC design, layout considerations, and semiconductor processes.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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