Apple
RF Passive Design Engineer
$123K–$214K
San Diego, California · Full-time · Posted Jun 2, 2026
- Experience
- Industry-related work experience beyond graduate school studies is preferred; no specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
About the job
Designs RF on-chip passive components and circuits for Apple mobile devices, from circuit design and EM simulation through physical layout and tape-out quality assurance.
What you'll do
- Design and develop on-chip inductors, transformers, capacitors, transmission lines, filters, phase shifters, and couplers.
- Perform electrical and physical design, EM simulation, and layout of passive circuits through tape-out.
- Coordinate with RF, packaging, CAD, and process engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering, and antenna engineering; proficiency in EM passive design and familiarity with HFSS, EMX, or Momentum.
- On-wafer measurement experience with VNA, TDR, or LCR meters; on-chip EM modeling experience is helpful.
Pay
$122,700 to $214,300 USD base salary
Tools
HFSS, EMX, Momentum, VNA, TDR, LCR meters
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