RFIC Design Engineer
Description For RFIC Design Engineer
Apple is seeking an experienced RFIC Design Engineer to join their Wireless Radio team in San Diego. This role is central to developing groundbreaking wireless connectivity solutions that impact hundreds of millions of Apple products worldwide.
As an RFIC Design Engineer, you'll be part of an outstanding team that pushes the boundaries of wireless system capabilities. You'll work on sophisticated projects that enhance product performance and contribute to Apple's innovative technologies. The position involves hands-on design work from concept to implementation, including architecture development, topology design, and transistor-level studies.
The role requires deep expertise in RF/analog and mixed-signal design, with responsibilities spanning from initial concept to mass production. You'll collaborate with various teams, including RF Systems, RFIC test engineers, and digital design groups, to create integrated wireless solutions. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge wireless technology development and the opportunity to impact Apple's product ecosystem.
Key aspects of the role include designing radio transceiver building blocks, working on TX/RX line-ups and PLL-LOGen, and ensuring designs meet co-existence requirements. You'll be involved in silicon characterization, debugging, and optimization throughout the product development cycle.
The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $135,400 to $250,600, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about RF design who wants to contribute to Apple's next-generation wireless products.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of industry experience, strong analytical skills, and proven expertise in RF CMOS design. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued. Join Apple's hardware team and be part of creating the future of wireless technology.
Responsibilities For RFIC Design Engineer
- Provide RFIC designs for wireless SoC and drive them to mass production
- Design and deliver radio transceiver building blocks and chains, including TX, RX, and PLL-LOGen
- Work closely with RF Systems on block-level and high-level specifications
- Design of RF and Analog loopbacks for calibration and compensation
- Work through Co-Existence scenarios and design to meet the CoEx requirements
- Collaborate with RFIC test engineers in setup, debugging, and optimization
- Provide design versus silicon measurements correlation and compliance
Requirements For RFIC Design Engineer
- BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- Understanding of analog design concepts such as noise analysis, linearity, mismatch, stability
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF, Matlab, EM simulation (EMX, HFSS)
- RF/analog and mixed-signal design experience in ground-breaking RF CMOS design
- Deep understanding of analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design
- Experience in Silicon characterization and debugging
Benefits For RFIC Design Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounted products and free services
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