Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted: 49 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

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Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer joins the Wireless Systems Design Validation Team to ensure wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards. The role involves developing sophisticated automation frameworks, test infrastructure, and equipment drivers to validate RF and baseband domains throughout the silicon development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include translating specifications into automated test strategies, creating intelligent test sequences, and analyzing results to resolve complex system issues regarding Power Accuracy, Spurs, EVM, Sensitivity, Desense, MIMO, and Coexistence. Candidates must possess strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and C/C++/C# to build automation scripts and interfaces. The position requires deep knowledge of wireless communication systems, specifically WiFi, and proficiency with RF test equipment like signal analyzers and spectrum analyzers to solve technical challenges in next-generation wireless technologies.

Skills

Python C C++ C# Shell Scripting WiFi RF Baseband CI/CD Git Signal Analyzers Signal Generators Spectrum Analyzers Test Automation MIMO Databases

What you'll do

Develop automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems.
Execute comprehensive validation and regression testing throughout the silicon development lifecycle.
Translate technical specifications into automated test strategies for RF and baseband domains.
Identify validation gaps and drive the resolution of complex system issues.
Create equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences.
Analyze test results to provide actionable insights for next-generation wireless systems.
Continuously improve test methodologies to meet rigorous performance standards.

What we're looking for

BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems, with an emphasis on WiFi.
Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# for test automation.
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (preferred).
Deep understanding of key performance indicators and impairments in RF and baseband domains (preferred).
Hands-on experience testing wireless silicon in laboratory environments (preferred).
Proficiency with RF test equipment including signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers (preferred).
Proven experience developing test automation, equipment drivers, debug tools, and automation scripts (preferred).

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