Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity)

Apple Inc

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Cupertino, CA
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$129,300–$225,300 / yr
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1 day 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. 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. The engineer will also support manufacturing tests and certification processes for global standards like FCC, ETSI, and Bluetooth SIG. Required skills include practical knowledge of connectivity technologies, experience with bench-level wireless testing at the module or system level, and proficiency with laboratory equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters to ensure compliance and performance.

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 failure analysis and root cause investigations for low margin or failing components.
  • Develop and implement test systems and setups 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 results and communicate technical insights to cross-functional engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • Master's degree (preferred).
  • Practical knowledge of connectivity industry standards such as 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, 802.15, and compliance requirements (preferred).
  • Expertise in configuring complex RF test setups and validating devices against global regulatory standards using laboratory equipment (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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