Cellular Field Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $141,800–$213,700 / yr
Posted: 37 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Cellular Field Design Engineer

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As a Cellular Field Design Engineer at Apple, you will join the dynamic and innovative Field Design Engineering team to evaluate early-stage prototypes and final products of iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches across 4G and 5G wireless technologies. Your daily tasks include conducting field experiments, analyzing device logs for performance metrics, identifying root causes of issues impacting cellular functionality, and collaborating with hardware and software development teams to propose design improvements. You will leverage RF fundamentals and scripting languages like Shell or Python to perform in-depth analysis and maintain comprehensive test reports. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-5 years of experience in end-to-end testing of cellular technologies, along with strong communication skills and the ability to travel extensively for field evaluations.

Skills

LTE 5G NR UMTS RF fundamentals Wireless technologies Test plan preparation Log analysis Field testing Device inventory management Equipment logistics Technical documentation Python Perl Matlab Shell scripting

What you'll do

Conduct early-stage evaluations of Apple prototypes and hardware/software systems using 4G and 5G wireless technologies.
Execute field experiments to assess RF/OTA performance on LTE and 5G NR technologies.
Analyze internal logs to identify root causes impacting cellular functionality and system performance.
Generate comprehensive test reports highlighting key performance indicators for cellular devices.
Manage device inventory and logistics for both lab and field testing operations.
Continuously improve existing processes and maintain up-to-date technical documentation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 2-5 years of relevant work experience
Hands-on experience with end-to-end testing of cellular technologies, including test plan preparation and log analysis
Working knowledge of at least one wireless technology: 5G NR, LTE/LTE-A, UMTS
Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings to various stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 50% of the year for field testing and evaluations
Detailed-oriented analytical skills for independent work and troubleshooting

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