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Cellular RF Configuration Engineer (m/f/d)
AppleMunich, Bavaria-Bayern, GermanyHardware
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The world-class cellular RF subsystems developed in our labs enable Apple mobile devices to achieve uncompromised cellular network connectivity with minimal battery drain, delivering long hours of enjoyable customer experience. Our Munich team plays a critical role in defining RF system configurations that ship in hundreds of millions of devices worldwide.
In this role as an RF Configuration Engineer, you will be a key member of our team in Munich, Germany, working on the development of future RF and cellular products. Join us and leverage your passion for RF and excellence, bringing your education and experience to the world's most innovative company.
To expand our team's capability towards future Apple products, we are looking for an experienced, passionate RF engineer with strong programming and project management skills. Ideally, you have demonstrated experience in RF systems development, integration, pre-silicon and post-silicon RF verification, and cellular RF features.
- Configure and integrate radio frequency systems, including pre-silicon validation, hardware-based testing, and debugging to deliver cellular solutions meeting product KPIs.
- Interface with cross-functional teams (RF software, system engineering, test engineering, program management) to incorporate design solutions that improve yield, productivity, and quality.
- Manage project activities (meetings, documentation, deliverables) across teams, locations, and time zones
- Validate RF configurations using in-house tools and validation campaigns.
- Document design specifications and communicate status with high transparency to partners.
- Deliver high-quality work on schedule across product development phases.
- Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution.
- Proven years of hardware engineering or related work experience.
- Understanding of RF transceiver and RF front-end components for cellular modems.
- Relevant experience in RF, wireless, and/or cellular modem development, integration, or verification.
- Programming experience in Python or similar language.
- Familiarity with Unix and shell scripting.
- Experience with distributed version control systems. (Git or similar)
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
- Ability to work on complex systems with strong dependencies across hardware, firmware, and software.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration skills in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and explore new technologies.
- Knowledge of RF cellular features and front-end components. (filters, power amplifiers, switches)
- Knowledge of cellular modem FR1 and FR2 frequency range RF lineups (5G NR) and/or modem software layers
- Familiarity with 3GPP cellular standards (2G/3G/4G/5G) with focus on RF aspects.
- Experience in software/hardware system integration into cellular modems, managing dependencies through different project phases.
- Advanced Python programming skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
- Creative problem-solving ability with experience leading technical discussions within multi-functional groups.
- BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
- Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodati
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