PHY Systems Engineer – Mobility Control

San Diego February 25, 2026 Apple Custom Ats

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there is no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? We are searching for an experienced and talented engineer to join our exciting team of innovators.

Description

In this role, you will be a key member of the Systems Engineering team working on mobility control features for 5G and 6G wireless communication systems.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Qualifications

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.
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