Apple
RF Modeling Systems Engineer
$175K–$325K
Los Angeles Metro Area, California +2 · Full-time · Posted Jun 24, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles Metro Area, California
San Francisco Bay Area, California
San Diego, California - Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Education
- BS
About the job
Develop and characterize RF models and mitigation algorithms for cellular modem systems, supporting performance sign-off and specification definition.
What you'll do
- Model, design, simulate, and characterize RF systems and modem impairments for 5G/6G cellular and 5G NTN.
- Develop analytical models and RF mitigation algorithms; support modem performance sign-off and RF/modem specification definition.
- Collaborate with RF systems and analog circuit designers, and develop AI/ML modem solutions and mitigation techniques.
What they ask for
- BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Deep knowledge of signal processing and communication systems, with strong analytical skills in areas such as linear algebra, random processes, detection, and estimation.
- Experience with Matlab, C/C++, and Python for algorithm development.
Nice to have
- Experience with AI/ML applications in wireless communication; familiarity with PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Familiarity with RF impairments and mitigation techniques, RF/analog components, cellular standards, and RF systems lab testing and characterization.
Pay
$175,000 and $308,500 (USD, base salary); $184,700 and $324,800 (USD, base salary)
Tools
Matlab, C/C++, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow
AI focus
Develop AI/ML modem solutions and mitigation techniques; AI/ML wireless communication experience is preferred.
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