Wireless Systems Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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 Systems Validation Engineer

As a Wireless Systems Validation Engineer within the Wireless Hardware group, you will join the Wireless Systems Design Validation Team to ensure wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards. You will develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies throughout silicon development and deployment cycles while collaborating with PHY, MAC, and RF design engineers to identify requirements and troubleshoot complex issues. Your daily work involves maintaining validation infrastructure and ensuring systems meet specifications for parameters like Power Accuracy, Spurs, EVM, Sensitivity, Desense, RF/Baseband Performance, MIMO, and Coexistence. You will utilize Python, Shell scripting, C/C++, or C# for test automation and data analysis while utilizing signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers. The role addresses critical technical challenges in wireless communication systems, specifically focusing on WiFi and cellular technologies to ensure reliable connectivity.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems, specifically WiFi (cellular technologies experience 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).
  • Proven experience developing and automating tests for wireless systems, including test framework design and implementation (preferred).
  • Experience with regulatory testing, certification processes, and proficiency with RF test equipment like signal analyzers and generators (preferred).

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