Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity)

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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TL;DR · Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity)

Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity) joins the RF System Engineering team to integrate WLAN, BT, UWB, and Thread technologies into wireless products. The role involves validating and characterizing wireless system performance to meet industry conformance, regulatory compliance, and specific use case requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include executing validation test plans, bringing up devices under test, performing failure analysis on low margin issues, and collaborating with vendors to optimize radio performance. You will also manage certification testing for global standards like FCC, ETSI, and Bluetooth SIG. Required skills include experience with bench level wireless testing at the module or system level using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters. The role focuses on solving technical challenges related to RF emissions, hardware validation, and ensuring seamless connectivity across various wireless technologies in a production environment.

What you'll do

  • Validate and characterize wireless system performance across WLAN, BT, UWB, and Thread technologies.
  • Execute validation test plans to meet industry standards, emissions requirements, and specific use cases.
  • Perform root cause analysis and debug technical issues independently for assigned products.
  • Implement test systems and define requirements for device bring-up and validation readiness.
  • Optimize radio performance by utilizing design knobs to achieve regulatory compliance while maintaining user experience.
  • Support manufacturing testing and global certification processes including FCC, ETSI, and Bluetooth SIG.
  • Analyze data to communicate technical insights and issues to cross-functional engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
  • Practical knowledge of at least one connectivity wireless technology including WLAN, BT, UWB, or Thread.
  • Experience with bench level wireless testing and debugging at the module, reference board, or system level.
  • Knowledge of connectivity industry standards such as 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, and 802.15 (preferred).
  • Expertise in configuring complex RF test setups and characterizing devices against global regulatory standards using laboratory equipment (preferred).
  • Experience with device certification processes including industry certifications and regulatory compliance (preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (preferred).

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