PHY Systems Engineer Mobility Control

Apple - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The PHY Systems Engineer - Mobility Control position at Apple involves working on mobility control features for 5G-NR and LTE as part of the Systems Engineering team. The role requires a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in wireless communication systems, focusing on the development and optimization of hardware technology for next-generation mobile networks.

Responsibilities

• Work on mobility control features for 5G-NR and LTE.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering team to develop innovative solutions.
• Conduct system-level simulations and data analysis using various programming languages.
• Analyze and visualize data to support engineering decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Good understanding of 5G-NR or LTE standards, particularly RRC and PHY.
• In-depth knowledge of Wireless Communication Systems.
• Experience with Matlab, C/C++, Javascript, and/or Python for system-level simulation and data analysis.
• Strong theoretical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in modem chipset design and bring up.
• Familiarity with NR/LTE reference signal design and mobility behavior.
• Understanding of key RRC signaling flows between UE and network.
• Ability to make design tradeoffs considering power, performance, and complexity.
• Understanding of performance impacts under external restrictions such as coexistence issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities