Apple · 8 hours ago
PHY Systems Engineer – Mobility Control
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expApple is a company known for its innovative products and technologies, and they are seeking an experienced PHY Systems Engineer to join their Systems Engineering team. The role focuses on mobility control features for 5G and 6G wireless communication systems, involving the design of innovative control procedures and collaboration with hardware and software development teams.
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Responsibilities
Scope different mobility control procedures, identify the performance trade-offs and design innovative control procedures
Identify dependencies between physical layer and upper layers to optimize control concepts
Take part in cross feature impact analysis. Determine how a physical layer procedure impacts other procedures and strive for a jointly optimized algorithm
Consider end-user experience and scalability aspects as a part of algorithm design
Support hardware and software development teams from design through commercialization via defining test procedures and debug methodologies
Qualification
Required
BS and 10+ years of relevant experience is required
Good understanding of 5G-NR standard: RRC and PHY specifically
In-depth knowledge of Wireless Communication Systems
Experience with Matlab, C/C++, Javascript and/or Python for system-level simulation, workflow automation, data analysis and visualization
Strong theoretical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Familiar with NR reference signal design, cell search/measurement and mobility behavior
Familiar with key RRC signaling flows between UE and network
Ability to make proper design tradeoff considering power, performance and complexity
Experience with genAI tools to improve work efficiency, and data analysis / machine learning skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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