Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$126,800–$220,900 / yr
Posted
41 days ago

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Above market

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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

As a Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer at the heart of silicon development, you will join a dynamic team focused on accelerating product development through robust test automation and validation methodologies. Your primary responsibilities include developing sophisticated automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless systems across RF and baseband domains, working closely with design engineers to translate specifications into automated test strategies and continuously improving test methodologies. You will create equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences while analyzing results to provide actionable insights. This role requires a deep understanding of key performance indicators in RF and baseband domains, hands-on experience testing wireless silicon, proficiency with RF test equipment, and proven experience developing test automation tools and infrastructure using Git, CI/CD pipelines, databases, and reporting tools.

What you'll do

  • Develop sophisticated automation frameworks for validating wireless systems across RF and baseband domains.
  • Translate specifications into automated test strategies in collaboration with design engineers.
  • Create equipment drivers and control interfaces for intelligent test sequences.
  • Analyze test results to provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  • Identify validation gaps and drive resolution of complex system issues.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive knowledge of wireless communication systems.
  • Hands-on experience testing wireless silicon in lab environments.
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment such as signal analyzers and generators.
  • Deep understanding of performance metrics and impairments in RF and baseband domains.
  • Proven experience developing test automation, including drivers and debug tools.

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