WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $126,800–$220,900 / 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

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As a WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer at our Wireless Systems Design Validation Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that advanced wireless systems meet rigorous design specifications. Your daily tasks will include developing comprehensive test methodologies to validate the performance of state-of-the-art WiFi systems across various functionalities such as Throughput and MIMO. You will collaborate closely with design engineers to define requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize system performance through automation framework development and hands-on lab testing. Essential skills for this role include strong knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards and proficiency in programming languages like Python and Shell scripting. Additionally, experience with RF test equipment and network analysis tools is highly valued as you contribute to the robustness of our test infrastructure and continuous integration efforts in a fast-paced environment focused on cutting-edge wireless technology advancements.

Skills

Python Shell scripting Perl JavaScript C# RF test equipment CMW500 Wireshark iperf IEEE 802.11 standards WiFi signaling testers Protocol analyzers AP-client interactions

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards.
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 robust test frameworks.
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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