WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$122,700–$214,300 / yr
Posted
139 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 design and integration 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 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) and proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, or C#. You will also utilize RF test equipment like signal analyzers and spectrum analyzers alongside network analysis tools such as Wireshark and iperf to solve complex technical challenges in wireless communication.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies to validate the performance of state-of-the-art WiFi systems.
  • Define technical requirements and troubleshoot complex issues to drive system optimization.
  • Build and maintain automation frameworks for regression testing and continuous integration efforts.
  • Perform hands-on lab testing to validate PHY and MAC functionality.
  • Validate critical wireless features including Throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, and Coexistence.
  • Utilize RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers for validation.
  • Analyze network traffic using protocol analyzers, Wireshark, and iperf to debug connectivity issues.

What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) is required.
  • Strong programming skills are required in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, and/or C#.
  • Experience testing and validating WiFi systems in laboratory environments is preferred.
  • Proven experience developing and automating tests for wireless systems with scalable test frameworks is preferred.
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment like signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and WiFi signaling testers is preferred.
  • Familiarity with network analysis tools such as protocol analyzers, Wireshark, and iperf is preferred.

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