Wireless SoC RF Integration and Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
Irvine, CA
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$122,700–$214,300 / yr
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3 days ago
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TL;DR · Wireless SoC RF Integration and Validation Engineer

The Wireless SoC RF Integration and Validation Engineer joins the wireless silicon development team to deliver end-to-end RF integration solutions. This role serves as a central hub for the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon emulation and simulation to mass production. Key responsibilities include developing DUT control sequences, performing wireless-SOC RF functionality bring up, and designing RF block calibrations and optimizations. The engineer will characterize performance metrics like IP3, NF, ACPR, and phase noise while designing test benches and implementing scripts to analyze large datasets. Required skills include RF parametric testing, proficiency with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators. Preferred qualifications include Python, C programming, RFIC block-level design schematics, and experience with embedded systems and RF PCB board design and debug.

What you'll do

  • Develop and integrate end-to-end DUT control sequences and verify them with emulation systems.
  • Lead the RF functionality bring-up for wireless SoCs.
  • Design and develop RF block and system calibrations, including algorithms and optimizations.
  • Perform RF performance optimization and characterization for metrics like Psat, IP3, and phase noise.
  • Design RF test benches and implement scripts to control SoCs and test equipment.
  • Write scripts to plot, parse, and analyze large datasets of characterization results.
  • Develop RF calibrations and tests for Wafer ATE and Module ATE mass production.
  • Develop RF firmware based on Python reference scripts.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Solid experience in RF parametric testing including IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, and load pull.
  • Strong working knowledge of RF test equipment such as network, spectrum, vector signal analyzers, and vector signal generators.
  • Strong wireless RF background with familiarity with RF systems fundamentals, transceiver architectures, and digital communication.
  • Proficiency in understanding RFIC block-level design schematics (preferred).
  • Experience with RF PCB board design, debug, and development (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Python programming language (preferred).
  • Experience with embedded systems, C programming, and automation framework development (preferred).

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