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Apple RF Hardware Engineer - Multi-Radio Coexistence 
United States, California, Cupertino 
44946761

28.03.2024
Key Qualifications
  • Experience on at least one radio of Cellular, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, NFC, and UWB
  • Knowledge of wireless architectures including front-end, antenna sharing, link budget line-up, etc.
  • Proven understanding of RF hardware and standard methodologies for system-level grounding, shielding, isolation, and electromagnetic interference mitigation
  • Knowledge of RF component characteristics and experience using lab equipment including spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator and oscilloscopes
  • Experience performing hands-on disassembly and system level debug on module, reference board or system level
  • Experience debugging and performing optimizations at the conducted or radiated radio systems level
  • Excellent communication written and verbal skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
Description
You will be responsible for assessing platform-level multi-radio coexistence performance, including:- Performing HW failure analysis at the RF/wireless system level to understand low margin or failing behaviors making use of hands-on experimental modifications to hardware- Proposing design and process changes for multi-radio coexistence issues considering design constraints and align with cross-functional partners on trade-offs and implementation path- Reviewing designs and sign-off on releases of PCB layouts, flex layouts, system level groundings, shielding, etc.- Execution of validation & characterization test plans to meet multi-radio coexistence performance targets- Tracking validation status, analyze results and communicate insight from data- Evaluating multi-functional change requests; and update characterization plans as needed, highlight any issues- Working with RF Test Engineers to bring-up device-under-test, setups and test procedures for multi-radio coexistence validation- Performing simple experiments using hardware mock-ups, system prototypes and experimental setups
Education & Experience
BS with 10+ years relevant experience required.
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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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.