Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY
Core
Integration, bring-up, and tuning of physical layer/RF systems for next-generation wireless SoCs from pre-silicon to product launch.
Role type
Senior IC wireless systems integration engineer (RF/PHY)
Builds
Next-generation wireless SoCs for Apple devices
Domain
Consumer electronics, wireless communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Wireless system design and integration, Signal processing, Communication theory, OFDM systems, Radio architectures, Analog/RF impairments, PHY algorithms (TPC, AGC, TSSI, RSSI), Interference mitigation, Debugging RF and digital PHY processing, Firmware integration, RF/PHY performance characterization, Lab equipment operation (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter), Scripting (Matlab, Python, Shell, C/C++)
Preferred skills
MSEE/MS degree, 3+ years industry experience, Multi-radio coexistence, Automation infrastructure development, Wireless protocols (802.11, LTE, GSM, 802.11ad/ay)
Responsibilities
Drive bring-up, integration, and performance optimization of Wi-Fi PHY and Radio Systems; Develop and integrate PHY features and calibration algorithms; Debug and root-cause system performance issues across RF and digital PHY domains; Collaborate with PHY, RF, MAC, and digital circuit designers; Support transition from lab bring-up to robust firmware integration; Characterize RF/PHY performance and drive resolutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC