Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer, Connectivity

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
76 days ago
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TL;DR · Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer, Connectivity

The Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity) joins the RF System Engineering team to integrate WLAN, BT, UWB, and Thread technologies into wireless products. This role involves validating and characterizing wireless system performance to meet industry conformance, regulatory compliance, and specific use case requirements. Daily responsibilities include executing validation test plans, bringing up devices under test, performing failure analysis on low margin issues, and providing insights for emission fixes. The engineer will use laboratory equipment such as call boxes, power meters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators. Key technical requirements include practical knowledge of 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, and 802.15 standards. The work focuses on optimizing radio performance, supporting manufacturing tests, and ensuring global regulatory compliance for FCC, ETSI, China, Korea, and Japan.

What you'll do

  • Execute validation and characterization test plans to meet industry, emissions, and performance requirements.
  • Bring up devices under test and implement test system setups for validation readiness.
  • Perform failure analysis on low margin or failed components using experimental software and hardware.
  • Debug technical issues independently and propose fixes to cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Optimize radio performance and design implementation to achieve regulatory compliance while maintaining user performance.
  • Support manufacturing test and certification processes for global regulatory standards including FCC, ETSI, and Bluetooth SIG.
  • Track validation status and communicate technical insights and data to cross-functional forums.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Practical knowledge of at least one Connectivity Wireless technology including WLAN, BT, UWB, or Thread.
  • Experience with bench level wireless testing, debug at the module, reference board, or system level.
  • Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
  • Practical knowledge of connectivity industry standards including 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, 802.15, and compliance requirements (preferred).
  • Expertise in configuring and operating complex RF test setups and characterizing devices against global regulatory standards (preferred).
  • Experience with device certification processes, including industry certifications and regulatory compliance (preferred).
  • Debug level experience on connectivity radio systems at the conducted level (preferred).

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