Wireless Systems Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
49 days 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

The Wireless Systems Validation Engineer joins the Wireless Systems Design Validation Team to ensure cutting-edge wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive test methodologies throughout silicon development and deployment cycles. You will identify test requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide analysis to drive design improvements while collaborating with PHY, MAC, and RF design engineers. Key responsibilities include maintaining validation infrastructure and ensuring performance across parameters like Power Accuracy, Spurs, EVM, Sensitivity, Desense, RF/Baseband Performance, MIMO, and Coexistence. Required skills include strong knowledge of wireless communication systems, specifically WiFi, and programming proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, and C/C++/C#. You will also utilize RF test equipment like signal analyzers and spectrum analyzers to solve complex technical challenges in wireless communication.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies for validating wireless and PHY system performance.
  • Identify test requirements and troubleshoot complex technical issues during silicon development and deployment.
  • Provide detailed analysis to drive design improvements for RF and baseband performance.
  • Maintain validation infrastructure to ensure systems meet performance specifications across all critical parameters.
  • Automate tests for wireless systems using Python, Shell scripting, and C/C++/C# for data analysis.
  • Perform regulatory testing and certification for emissions, spectral masks, and power compliance.
  • Operate RF test equipment including signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Conduct silicon bring-up and wireless system testing in laboratory environments.

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.
  • Experience with cellular technologies is a plus.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# for test automation and data analysis.
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (preferred).
  • Deep understanding of key performance indicators and signal impairments in RF and baseband domains (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and wireless system testing in laboratory environments (preferred).
  • Experience with regulatory testing, certification processes, and proficiency with RF test equipment (preferred).

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