Wireless Systems Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $122,700–$214,300 / yr
Posted: 139 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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 Systems Validation Engineer

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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. The role requires expertise in wireless communication systems, specifically WiFi, and proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, C++, or C#. You will also utilize RF test equipment such as signal analyzers and spectrum analyzers to address technical challenges at the intersection of silicon development and system deployment.

Skills

WiFi Cellular Python C++ C# Shell Scripting RF Baseband MIMO Signal Analyzers Spectrum Analyzers Signal Generators Silicon Bring-up Regulatory Testing Spectral Masks Power Compliance EVM Sensitivity

What you'll do

Develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies for wireless and PHY system performance.
Identify test requirements and troubleshoot complex technical issues during silicon development cycles.
Provide data analysis to drive design improvements in RF and baseband domains.
Maintain validation infrastructure to ensure systems meet performance specifications across all critical parameters.
Automate tests for wireless systems including the design and implementation of test frameworks.
Perform regulatory testing and certification measurements for emissions, spectral masks, and power compliance.
Operate RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.

What we're looking for

A bachelor's degree is required.
An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is preferred.
Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems, specifically WiFi, is required.
Programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, C++, or C# are required.
Deep understanding of RF and baseband signal impairments and key performance indicators is preferred.
Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and laboratory testing for wireless systems is preferred.
Experience developing and automating test frameworks for wireless systems is preferred.
Proficiency with RF test equipment like signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers is preferred.

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