Wireless Systems Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$277,600 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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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 Systems Validation Engineer

Wireless Systems Validation Eng will join the team to focus on the system development of wireless products with a specific emphasis on multi-radios co-existence design. The role involves defining performance requirements and test methodologies, reviewing PCB and flex layouts, and resolving complex multi-radio coexistence issues through cross-functional collaboration with vendors and manufacturers. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing large sample failure analysis, identifying root causes for parametric test failures, and providing integration recommendations to optimize radio system performance quality. The position requires expertise in using spectrum analyzers, base station emulators, and network analyzers to measure radio frequency signals. Candidates must be proficient with OrCAD capture for schematic analysis, HFSS or ADS for 2.5/3-D EM simulation, and various RF components like filters, switches, and amplifiers while performing rework activities such as soldering and tuning.

What you'll do

  • Define co-existence performance requirements and test methodologies for multi-radio wireless products.
  • Review PCB and flex layouts to provide design guidelines and resolve multi-radio coexistence issues.
  • Perform large sample failure analysis and root cause analysis for parametric test failures.
  • Measure and analyze radio frequency signals using spectrum analyzers, base station emulators, and network analyzers.
  • Develop system mitigations to optimize overall radio system performance and quality.
  • Conduct hardware rework activities including soldering and tuning to bridge performance gaps in mockups.
  • Use 2.5/3-D EM simulation tools like HFSS or ADS to identify EMI issues at the conceptual stage.
  • Collaborate with vendors to improve RF grounding, reduce EMI, and ensure manufacturing readiness.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
  • 2 years of experience analyzing schematics and layouts using OrCAD capture for RF components like filters, switches, or amplifiers.
  • 2 years of experience utilizing active and passive RF components such as amplifiers, filters, couplers, switches, and mixers.
  • 2 years of experience configuring RF test equipment including callboxes, signal generators, and signal analyzers for measurements and debugging.
  • 2 years of experience performing failure analyses on hardware to solve complex system issues during development.
  • 2 years of experience working with vendors to improve RF grounding, reduce EMI, and navigate manufacturing processes.
  • 2 years of experience performing rework activities such as soldering, tuning, and reassembling to evaluate mockups.

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