RF Hardware Engineer - Multi-Radio Coexistence

Apple • Cupertino, CA

17h

About The Position

You will be responsible for assessing multi-radio coexistence performance across Apple's wireless ecosystem. This role involves hands-on hardware engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven validation to ensure seamless coexistence across a diverse range of radio technologies. You will work closely with RF Test Engineers, chipset teams, and cross-functional partners to identify, debug, and resolve coexistence challenges — from early design stages through final product release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience with at least one radio technology: Cellular, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, NFC, or UWB.
• Knowledge of RF component characteristics.
• Proficiency with lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of wireless architectures including front-end design, antenna sharing, and link budget line-up.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of fundamental antenna theory.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven understanding of RF hardware and best practices for system-level grounding, shielding, isolation, and electromagnetic interference mitigation.
• Experience in performing hands-on disassembly and system-level debug at the module, reference board, or system level.
• Experience in debugging and optimizing conducted or radiated radio systems.
• Experience in antenna design and EM simulation.

Responsibilities

• Assessing multi-radio coexistence performance across Apple's wireless ecosystem.
• Hands-on hardware engineering.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Data-driven validation to ensure seamless coexistence across a diverse range of radio technologies.
• Working closely with RF Test Engineers, chipset teams, and cross-functional partners to identify, debug, and resolve coexistence challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees