Senior Cellular RF Systems Architect - Product RF Definition

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Product Definition team sits at the intersection of technology and product
integration, shaping the future of wireless systems in our products. We are
seeking a Senior Cellular RF Systems Architect to lead the definition,
simulation, and validation of ground-breaking RF solutions. This role offers a
rare opportunity to work end-to-end — from system concept and specification to
architecture, integration, and performance optimization. You’ll collaborate
across hardware and system design teams, chipset vendors, and infrastructure
partners to ensure cellular and wireless technologies deliver best-in-class user
experiences. If you view RF system design as both science and art, this is your
place to thrive!

DESCRIPTION

As a Senior RF Systems Architect, you will lead the definition, simulation, and
validation of RF system architecture to meet product KPIs and user experience
goals. This includes designing and analyzing RF systems, conducting end-to-end
link simulations (5G NR, LTE, NTN), performing link budget and channel modeling,
and optimizing trade-offs in cost, performance, and size. You’ll drive alignment
across global teams, influence infrastructure and chipset vendors to adopt
power-efficient features, and guide system integration efforts through user
impact studies and cross-functional collaboration to ensure outstanding wireless
performance.

Requirements

• M.S Degree with 10+ years relevant work experience
• Strong background in RF system end-to-end simulation and link-level analysis
• Skilled in RF simulation tools such as MATLAB
• Expertise in RF lineup analysis, receiver/transmitter architectures, and calibration/compensation techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.d with 10+ years of working experience in cellular, GNSS or NFC for consumer
• Ph.d preferred
• Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards, regulatory and carrier requirements, and their system-level implications.
• Programming proficiency for task automation (Python, C, or C++).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, ability to work independently, a desire to mentor, and demonstrated ability to innovate are required
• Deep knowledge on cellular chipset vendors to evaluate technology readiness and roadmap alignment.
• Experience with RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, and base station emulators

What This Job Offers

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