Product RF Design Engineer
$142K - $263K/yr
Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation. Ability to debug Desense issues and characterize noise sources. Experience with production environment and statistical analysis Minimum Qualifications ...
Product RF Design Engineer
$142K - $263K/yr
Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation. Ability to debug Desense issues and characterize noise sources. Experience with production environment and statistical analysis Minimum Qualifications ...
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and RF lab instrumentation (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers). * Excellent documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and RF lab instrumentation (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers). * Excellent documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
RF Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and SoftwareDefined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
RF Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and SoftwareDefined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
Senior RF Systems Engineer
Broomfield, CO · On-site
$150K - $170K/yr
Perform hands-on RF lab work - this is a lab-heavy role. You'll spend significant time on the bench characterizing, debugging, and validating hardware * Capture schematics in Altium Designer and ...
Senior RF Systems Engineer
Broomfield, CO · On-site
$150K - $170K/yr
Perform hands-on RF lab work - this is a lab-heavy role. You'll spend significant time on the bench characterizing, debugging, and validating hardware * Capture schematics in Altium Designer and ...
Job Title- RF and Verification Test Engineer Project Location - Dallas Texas - onsite everyday ... Prepare lab environment including both hardware (test equipment) and software components * Produce ...
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Job Title- RF and Verification Test Engineer Project Location - Dallas Texas - onsite everyday ... Prepare lab environment including both hardware (test equipment) and software components * Produce ...
Experience planning and conducting RF lab and/or field tests , including data acquisition and analysis * Proficiency with RF test equipment , including: * Spectrum analyzers * Vector network ...
Experience planning and conducting RF lab and/or field tests , including data acquisition and analysis * Proficiency with RF test equipment , including: * Spectrum analyzers * Vector network ...
RF Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and SoftwareDefined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
RF Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and SoftwareDefined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
RF Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and Software-Defined Radios to collect measurements and verify system ...
RF Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site
$86K - $138K/yr
Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and Software-Defined Radios to collect measurements and verify system ...
Experience planning and conducting RF lab and/or field tests , including data acquisition and analysis * Proficiency with RF test equipment , including: * Spectrum analyzers * Vector network ...
Experience planning and conducting RF lab and/or field tests , including data acquisition and analysis * Proficiency with RF test equipment , including: * Spectrum analyzers * Vector network ...
RF Design Liaison Engineer
Richardson, TX · On-site
Handson experience with RF lab instrumentation and design correlation activities. * Strong understanding of PCB and/or mechanical assembly construction considerations. Hands-on expertise with RF and ...
RF Design Liaison Engineer
Richardson, TX · On-site
Handson experience with RF lab instrumentation and design correlation activities. * Strong understanding of PCB and/or mechanical assembly construction considerations. Hands-on expertise with RF and ...
Senior Electrical Engineer, RF
Seattle, WA · On-site
$110K - $230K/yr
Operate and interpret measurements from RF lab equipment including Spectrum Analyzers (SA), Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and oscilloscopes * Support design reviews, documentation, compliance ...
Senior Electrical Engineer, RF
Seattle, WA · On-site
$110K - $230K/yr
Operate and interpret measurements from RF lab equipment including Spectrum Analyzers (SA), Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and oscilloscopes * Support design reviews, documentation, compliance ...
Senior RF Design Engineer
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, CMW500, signal generators, power meters, near-field probes, and OTA test systems * Experience using RF ...
Senior RF Design Engineer
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, CMW500, signal generators, power meters, near-field probes, and OTA test systems * Experience using RF ...
RF Design Engineer
Laurel, MD · On-site
Experience with RF lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc. * Experience with RF concepts such as network parameters, impedance, and distributed RF ...
RF Design Engineer
Laurel, MD · On-site
Experience with RF lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc. * Experience with RF concepts such as network parameters, impedance, and distributed RF ...
RF Design Engineer
Laurel, MD · On-site
Experience with RF lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc. * Experience with RF concepts such as network parameters, impedance, and distributed RF ...
RF Design Engineer
Laurel, MD · On-site
Experience with RF lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc. * Experience with RF concepts such as network parameters, impedance, and distributed RF ...
RF Calibration Supervisor
Chatsworth, CA · On-site
$60 - $75/hr
Help supervise daily operations of the Electrical/RF lab, to meet turnaround times and quality goals. * Lead, train, and support calibration technicians, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 ...
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RF Calibration Supervisor
Chatsworth, CA · On-site
$60 - $75/hr
Help supervise daily operations of the Electrical/RF lab, to meet turnaround times and quality goals. * Lead, train, and support calibration technicians, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 ...
Senior RF Validation Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Lab Automation, Instrumentation & Data Analysis * Automate RF measurements across lab and production test setups using calibrated RF instrumentation and test systems, including VNAs, spectrum ...
Senior RF Validation Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Lab Automation, Instrumentation & Data Analysis * Automate RF measurements across lab and production test setups using calibrated RF instrumentation and test systems, including VNAs, spectrum ...
RF Test Engineering Technician
Newbury Park, CA · On-site
$31.73 - $41.25/hr
Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment * Support design engineering in the testing of new designs * Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and power test ...
RF Test Engineering Technician
Newbury Park, CA · On-site
$31.73 - $41.25/hr
Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment * Support design engineering in the testing of new designs * Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and power test ...
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years professional experience working in L1/L2 or beamforming - Experience with RF lab equipment, bring-up, test and integration activities PREFERRED ...
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years professional experience working in L1/L2 or beamforming - Experience with RF lab equipment, bring-up, test and integration activities PREFERRED ...
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years professional experience working in L1/L2 or beamforming - Experience with RF lab equipment, bring-up, test and integration activities PREFERRED ...
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years professional experience working in L1/L2 or beamforming - Experience with RF lab equipment, bring-up, test and integration activities PREFERRED ...
Senior RF Engineer
Long Beach, CA · On-site
Hands-on testing with RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, SDRs, power meters and data recorders * Hands-on integrated testing with ground stations and/or integrated spacecraft RF ...
Senior RF Engineer
Long Beach, CA · On-site
Hands-on testing with RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, SDRs, power meters and data recorders * Hands-on integrated testing with ground stations and/or integrated spacecraft RF ...
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| Credentials | Typically requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field | Requires a degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, or similar; often includes certifications like FCC or CE |
| Work Environment | Laboratory setting focused on testing, measurement, and development of RF components | Design, testing, and troubleshooting RF systems in labs or field environments |
| Industry Usage | Commonly used in research, development, and testing phases within telecom, aerospace, and electronics industries | Applied in product design, deployment, and maintenance of wireless communication systems |
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Job description
You will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver outstanding performance for wireless products. As a member of the Product RF Design team, you will be at the forefront of wireless technology as we push the boundaries of achievable performance in wireless for innovative products. You will become part of a hands-on product development team that develops and influences current and future generations of Apple products.
We’re looking for dedicated and motivated engineers with good fundamentals in one or more areas of RF/wireless and electromagnetic theory, antenna design, system integration, & wireless communications.
Description
Product RF Design Engineers should have a broad-based knowledge in RF architecture, design, integration and manufacturing. They have deep theoretical and practical knowledge in one or more areas of electromagnetic theory, RF and Wireless circuit design, communication theory, and product design trade-off. They use electromagnetic and system simulation, hands on prototyping, test and measurement to understand complex system and sub-system interactions, implications to product level design, and manufacturing trade-offs to enable mass production.","responsibilities":"Product RF Design Engineers apply their expertise in all aspects of product design from concept, architecture definition, integration and prototyping to final production. They work closely with wireless and software architects, industrial designers, and product designers to guide and sculpt the product design with an eye towards optimizing RF/Wireless functionality for the user. They will work closely with manufacturing teams to support builds from prototype phase to mass production.
Responsibilities will include:
Antenna design, EM simulation and prototype HW design.
Integrate different wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, and NFC into products.
RF/Antenna schematic and PCB/flex layout.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or above degree in Electrical Engineering with Electro-magnetics or RF emphasis.
Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools.
Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation.
Ability to debug Desense issues and characterize noise sources.
Experience with production environment and statistical analysis
Minimum Qualifications
BSEE or Equivalent Education.
Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits.
Knowledge of EM or RF Hardware or antenna design.
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
We’re looking for dedicated and motivated engineers with good fundamentals in one or more areas of RF/wireless and electromagnetic theory, antenna design, system integration, & wireless communications.
Description
Product RF Design Engineers should have a broad-based knowledge in RF architecture, design, integration and manufacturing. They have deep theoretical and practical knowledge in one or more areas of electromagnetic theory, RF and Wireless circuit design, communication theory, and product design trade-off. They use electromagnetic and system simulation, hands on prototyping, test and measurement to understand complex system and sub-system interactions, implications to product level design, and manufacturing trade-offs to enable mass production.","responsibilities":"Product RF Design Engineers apply their expertise in all aspects of product design from concept, architecture definition, integration and prototyping to final production. They work closely with wireless and software architects, industrial designers, and product designers to guide and sculpt the product design with an eye towards optimizing RF/Wireless functionality for the user. They will work closely with manufacturing teams to support builds from prototype phase to mass production.
Responsibilities will include:
Antenna design, EM simulation and prototype HW design.
Integrate different wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, and NFC into products.
RF/Antenna schematic and PCB/flex layout.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or above degree in Electrical Engineering with Electro-magnetics or RF emphasis.
Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools.
Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation.
Ability to debug Desense issues and characterize noise sources.
Experience with production environment and statistical analysis
Minimum Qualifications
BSEE or Equivalent Education.
Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits.
Knowledge of EM or RF Hardware or antenna design.
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
About Apple
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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976