System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability - Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$171,600–$302,200 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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TL;DR · System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability - Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems

As a System Test Engineer on Apple’s Wireless Technologies team, you will ensure seamless 5G and emerging 6G connectivity by designing and executing rigorous interoperability tests across various network environments. You’ll collaborate closely with silicon, software, and RF engineering teams to develop system-level test strategies that cover everything from physical layer performance to end-to-end protocol behavior. Utilizing AI/ML-driven tools and scalable automation frameworks, you will build automated test systems and maintain diagnostic tools to enhance test coverage and efficiency. Additionally, you will partner with global carrier partners to define interoperability scenarios and reproduce field issues in lab settings, while also contributing to the development of internal test infrastructure and reporting dashboards. This role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, 3+ years of wireless system testing experience, deep knowledge of 3GPP standards, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python for automation and analysis.

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 identify failure modes in wireless systems.
  • Build automated test frameworks and AI/ML-assisted diagnostic tools to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Partner with carrier and chipset partners to define and reproduce interoperability test scenarios.
  • Validate new device features against evolving 3GPP specifications across hardware, software, and RF teams.
  • Triage, document, and track defects with technical detail, driving issues to resolution in engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in wireless system testing and protocol validation
  • Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards including 5G NR physical layer and protocols
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation for test development and analysis
  • Experience with AI/ML tools for test data analysis and anomaly detection
  • Familiarity with lab test equipment such as network emulators and signal analyzers
  • Ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and RF engineering teams

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