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Apple GNSS RF System Architect 
United States, California, Sunnyvale 
149141285

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Key Qualifications
  • 4+ years of proven experience in RF, including receiver system architecture design.
  • Expertise in RF System concepts and procedures for wireless systems including calibrations, analyzing receiver chains from antenna to BB I/F, and translating top-level requirements into specification items for transceiver building blocks and RF components (e.g. LNA, Mixer, PLL, ADC, and Filters).
  • In-depth knowledge of wireless radio standards (Connectivity, Cellular or GNSS), including their implications on system specifications.
  • Prior experience in RF performance criteria and concepts such as EIRP, AGC, noise figure, sensitivity/de-Sense, phase noise, EVM, spectral mask, spurious, harmonics, intermodulation, s-parameters, Smith charts, and tuning networks.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with an ability to thrive in a multi-functional environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Description
Translate system level and performance requirements into requirements for the RX system including the breakdown to block level and component level.Run static analysis for specific scenarios defined by architecture team.Select, Simulate and specify RF architectures for the GNSS receivers.Drive the further development of the simulation environment and modeling.Prepare specifications as input for RFIC design team and FW team.Analyze the receiver chain by means of simulations (e.g. MATLAB, ADS) and level plan analysis.Identify and analyze critical requirements, and provide assessments with respect to critical metric impact, timeline and risks.Solve sophisticated and interdisciplinary problems that are related to the GNSS receive system.Support RF SiVal in defining and carrying out measurements to validate RF Systems performance. Assist with silicon debug, and propose solutions and workarounds as needed.
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience is required.MSEE or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
Pay & Benefits
  • 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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.