Wireless RF Hardware Engineer
Core
System engineering to ensure wireless regulatory compliance for new Apple products with advanced radio technologies.
Role type
Senior IC wireless RF hardware engineer
Builds
Consumer products with advanced radio technologies
Domain
Consumer electronics, wireless communications
Required skills
RF system design, emission characterization, hardware failure analysis, PCB/flex layout review, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, simulation tools (MATLAB, HFSS, CST, ADS), test plan development
Preferred skills
5G (FR1/FR2), LTE, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Bluetooth, Thread, UWB, NFC, radiated test methodology, 3m chamber experience, regulatory features (DFS, Adaptivity, Power Table)
Technologies
MATLAB, HFSS, CST, ADS
Responsibilities
Translate emission requirements into system requirements for chipsets and platforms; debug marginal/failure tests and drive design changes; perform hardware failure analysis to identify root causes; review and sign off on PCB/flex layouts, grounding, and shielding; collaborate on circuit/system simulations to pre-fetch emission concerns; define emission test plans and requirements for custom testing solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
