Engineer vacancy in Austin USA

RF Hardware Engineer - Multi-Radio Coexistence
SummaryPosted: Dec 12 2023

Role Number:200528624


At Apple we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives! Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day!

Our RF Systems Engineering team is looking for a passionate self-motivated individual to work on overall system performance of multi-radio coexistence for various wireless technologies (e.g. Cellular Wi-Fi BT GPS NFC etc.).

Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications
Experience on at least one radio of Cellular GPS Bluetooth Wi-Fi Thread NFC and UWBKnowledge of wireless architectures including front-end antenna sharing link budget line-up etc.Knowledge of RF component characteristics and experience using lab equipment including spectrum analyzer network analyzer signal generator and oscilloscopesExperience performing hands-on disassembly and system level debug on module reference board or system levelExperience on co-existence performance benchmark impact analysis mitigation scheme MAC/PHY and throughput measurement and debugExcellent communication written and verbal skillsAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%


Description
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

- Execution of validation and characterization test plans to meet multi-radio coexistence performance targets

- Tracking validation status analyze results and communicate insight from data

- Working with cross-functional partners to assess the multi-radio coexistence user impact

- Working with wireless software partners to design the software mitigation scheme assess the trade-offs and implementation path

- Collaborating with cross-functional partners for circuit-level system-level simulations to understand risk areas and root cause issues


Education & Experience
Education & Experience
BS required.


Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements


Pay & Benefits
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 $55.81 and $84.08/hr and your base pay will depend on your skills qualifications experience and location.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. You’ll also receive benefits including: 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.