System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted: 35 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability

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System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability - Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems joins the Wireless Technologies team to ensure seamless connectivity across various networks and carriers. This role involves designing and executing system-level test plans for 5G NR (Sub-6 and FR2/mmWave) and emerging 6G technologies in both commercial and lab environments. The engineer will analyze 3GPP protocol stacks, perform root cause analysis on complex wireless issues, and build automated test frameworks using Python or shell scripting. Key responsibilities include developing AI/ML-assisted diagnostic tools, collaborating with hardware and RF teams to validate features against 3GPP specifications, and managing signal analysis pipelines. The role addresses the technical challenge of validating next-generation wireless connectivity and ensuring device performance across evolving standards while troubleshooting issues in controlled lab settings and field-reported scenarios.

Skills

5G 6G 3GPP Python AI/ML RF MIMO mmWave CI/CD Network Emulators Protocol Analyzers Signal Analyzers iOS 5GC Network Slicing SA/NSA

What you'll do

Design and execute system-level interoperability test plans for 5G NR and emerging 6G technologies.
Analyze 3GPP protocol stacks and physical layer behavior to perform root cause analysis on wireless issues.
Build and maintain automated test frameworks and AI/ML-assisted diagnostic tools to increase coverage.
Partner with carrier and chipset partners to define test scenarios and reproduce field-reported issues.
Validate new device features against evolving 3GPP specifications in collaboration with hardware, software, and RF teams.
Triage, document, and track technical defects to drive resolution with engineering teams.
Develop internal test infrastructure, signal analysis pipelines, and reporting dashboards.
Monitor 3GPP Release roadmaps to identify testing gaps as wireless standards evolve.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience in wireless system testing, interoperability testing, or protocol validation.
Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards including 5G NR physical layer (FR1 and FR2/mmWave), RRC, NAS, and related protocols.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, shell, or similar for test development and result analysis.
Experience with AI/ML tools for test data analysis, anomaly detection, or tool development.
Familiarity with lab test equipment such as network emulators, protocol analyzers, and signal analyzers.
Knowledge of 5G core network architecture (5GC), network slicing, and SA/NSA deployment modes.
Experience with RF performance testing including beam management, MIMO, and FR2 mmWave characterization.

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