WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$120,300–$210,100 / yr
Posted
41 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

Join our Wireless Systems Design Validation Team as a senior engineer where you will develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies to validate the performance of advanced WiFi systems, ensuring they meet stringent design specifications. Collaborating closely with design and system integration engineers, your responsibilities include defining requirements, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving system optimization through automation framework development and hands-on lab testing. You will work with industry-leading technologies such as Throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, and Coexistence, using tools like Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, C#, RF test equipment, and network analysis utilities to maintain robust test infrastructure for continuous integration efforts. This role requires strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards, as well as hands-on experience in laboratory testing and developing scalable test frameworks.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies for validating WiFi connectivity performance.
  • Define requirements and troubleshoot complex issues to drive system optimization.
  • Automate test frameworks and maintain robust infrastructure for continuous integration.
  • Conduct hands-on lab testing to validate PHY/MAC functionality of WiFi systems.
  • Work with RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, generators, and spectrum analyzers.

What we're looking for

  • Strong knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards including a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
  • Expertise in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, or C# for automation.
  • Hands-on experience testing WiFi systems in laboratory environments.
  • Proven ability to develop and automate tests for wireless systems.
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment like signal analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
  • Familiarity with network analysis tools such as Wireshark and iperf.

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