Integration Engineering

RF System Integration Engineer - Cellular

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Join us in creating the best products in the world, crafting the best techniques and methodologies that enhance user experience. As an RF System Integration Engineer you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and characterization of wireless systems across Apple's newest products including iPhones, Watches, iPads and others. You will advance a system to guarantee the efficient and the most consistent wireless performance for all Apple products. The design of such a system requires good wireless fundamentals, protocol experience, and sound programming practices. This includes working closely across hardware, software and system teams across Apple as well as chipset vendors, instruments vendors.

Authoring scalable software in C/C++ for controlling wireless chipsets and instrumentation

Developing algorithms and solutions to validate and characterize RF/wireless system performance

Reviewing data with cross functional teams from Hardware and Software to analyze and root cause wireless performance issues

Create test plans which will be deployed on production and manufacturing lines to guarantee quality and performance

Partner with operations and factory engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes

International and domestic travel is required (~15%)

BSEE with working experience in RFHW/RFSW/Antenna design

Experience programming in C/C++ with good object oriented design principals

MSEE with 10+ years of experience working in field of RFHW/RFSW/Antenna design

Hands-on experience with RF/Wireless lab equipment like call box testers, spectrum analyzers, etc.

Familiarity with data processing and statistical tools

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.