WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted
10 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 · WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

As a WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer within the Wireless Systems Design Validation Team, you will ensure that advanced wireless and PHY systems meet stringent design specifications for critical functionalities like Throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, and Coexistence. You will develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies to validate connectivity performance of state-of-the-art WiFi systems while collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot complex issues and drive system optimization. Your daily work involves automation framework development, hands-on lab testing, and maintaining robust infrastructure for regression and continuous integration. The role requires expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards, Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, or C#. You will utilize RF test equipment like signal analyzers and spectrum analyzers, alongside network analysis tools such as Wireshark and iperf to solve technical challenges in next-generation wireless communication technologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies to validate connectivity performance of state-of-the-art WiFi systems.
  • Define requirements and troubleshoot complex technical issues in collaboration with design and integration engineers.
  • Drive system optimization for critical functionalities including Throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, and Coexistence.
  • Develop automation frameworks to support robust test infrastructure for regression and continuous integration.
  • Perform hands-on lab testing to validate PHY/MAC functionality.
  • Utilize RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers for validation.
  • Analyze network data using protocol analyzers, Wireshark, and iperf to debug connectivity issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, and/or C# for test automation and data analysis.
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience testing and validating WiFi systems in laboratory environments (preferred).
  • Proven experience developing and automating tests for wireless systems with a focus on scalable frameworks (preferred).
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment, including signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and WiFi signaling testers (preferred).
  • Familiarity with network analysis tools like Wireshark and iperf, and experience configuring access points (preferred).

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