Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $122,700–$214,300 / yr
Posted: 139 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

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Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer will join the Wireless Systems Design Validation Team to ensure wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards including Power Accuracy, Spurs, EVM, Sensitivity, Desense, RF/Baseband Performance, MIMO, and Coexistence. The role involves developing sophisticated automation frameworks, test infrastructure, equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences for validation and regression testing throughout the silicon development lifecycle. Collaborating with PHY, MAC, and RF design engineers, the individual will translate specifications into automated test strategies and analyze results to provide actionable insights. Required skills include knowledge of wireless communication systems and programming proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, C++, or C#. Preferred qualifications include experience with signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, Git, CI/CD, databases, and testing wireless silicon in laboratory environments.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Develop automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems across RF and baseband domains.
Translate technical specifications into automated test strategies for the silicon development lifecycle.
Create equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences for hardware validation.
Identify validation gaps and resolve complex system issues in collaboration with design engineers.
Analyze test results to provide actionable insights and improve overall testing methodologies.
Perform regression testing to ensure wireless systems meet performance standards like Power Accuracy, EVM, and Sensitivity.
Develop tools for traceability, repeatability, and automated reporting using Git and CI/CD pipelines.

What we're looking for

A bachelor's degree is required.
An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is preferred.
Knowledge of wireless communication systems is required.
Programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, C++, or C# are required.
Deep understanding of RF and baseband domain performance indicators and impairments is preferred.
Hands-on experience testing wireless silicon in laboratory environments is preferred.
Proficiency with RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers is preferred.
Experience developing test automation, infrastructure (Git, CI/CD), and tools is preferred.

3+ yrs exp

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