Receiver RF Silicon Validation Engineer (m/f/d)

Apple Inc.; Linz; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 142.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Relocation support

Apple stock programs

Zusammenfassung

Apple Inc. seeks a Receiver RF Silicon Validation Engineer (m/f/d) to validate RF performance of cellular transceivers. You will define test strategies, create test plans, characterize and optimize RF parameters, and develop scripts for test automation.

AI/ML-based methods will be applied to advance measurement and regression testing. Collaboration across Design, Firmware, System teams is essential. Base pay ranges from €80,000 to €142,400 (full-time).

Qualifikationen

• In-depth RF fundamentals and measurement techniques
• Proven experience in characterizing RF cellular systems and root-cause analysis
• Knowledge of 3GPP standards focusing on RF transceivers and receiver requirements
• Experience applying AI/ML to RF, signal processing, or lab automation problems
• Programming skills in Python, C/C++, and MATLAB; ability to generate and debug scripts

Aufgaben

• Define test strategy and test plan from receiver specs
• Characterize and optimize key RF parameters
• Analyze issues across verification phases
• Develop scripts for test automation and regression
• Apply AI/ML methods to advance measurement and regression environment
• Collaborate with Design, Firmware and System teams

Kenntnisse

RF fundamentals

RF measurement

3GPP knowledge

AI/ML applications

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Test automation

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AI-coding tools

Lab automation

Jobbeschreibung

Receiver RF Silicon Validation Engineer (m/f/d)

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Our team is responsible for validating the RF performance of top-notch, monolithic, cellular transceivers and the RF sub-systems built around them. In order to expand our team's validation capability towards future Apple products, we are looking for an experienced, passionate RF engineer with strong RF transceiver system understanding, complemented by AI/ML and programming skills. The world-class cellular RF sub-systems developed in our labs are enabling Apple mobile devices in uncompromised cellular network connectivity at the lowest possible battery drain, enabling long hours of an enjoyable customer experience. Thus, join us and leverage your passion for RF excellence and innovation, bringing your education and experience to the world's most innovative company!

Description

In the position of Receiver RF Silicon Validation engineer you will work on market-leading, cutting-edge cellular transceivers. The broad scope of responsibilities includes the definition of test strategy and test plan creation derived from receiver system specification, characterization, and optimization of key RF parameters, the analysis of functional or performance issues encountered during different verification phases, and the development of scripts for test automation. You will apply innovative approaches - including AI/ML-based methods - to advance measurement and analysis capabilities and to scale our regression environment. Your work style is very collaborative; you manage your deliveries and dependencies self-contained, and your execution enables you to meet your commitments.

Minimum Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of RF fundamentals and RF measurement techniques
• Proven experience in characterizing and debugging RF cellular systems and components, including root cause analysis
• Knowledge of 3GPP standards with a focus on RF transceiver aspects and receiver RF requirements
• Working knowledge of AI/ML, able to apply AI/ML methods to achieve results, with a solid grasp of the fundamentals
• Programming skills, leveraging modern AI-coding assistants to generate scripts, debug logic, and optimize code, with languages such as Python, C/C++, and MATLAB
• Experience in creating test automation scripts to run in the lab and/or regression environment
• English language proficiency is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Communication/ Embedded Systems, or equivalent, with several years of proven industrial RF silicon-validation experience
• Experience in RF transceiver system definition and architecture - able to derive validation strategy, test plans, and pass/fail criteria from system specifications
• Hands-on experience applying AI/ML techniques to RF, signal-processing, or lab-automation problems
• Ability to collaborate technically with a variety of teams (Design, Firmware, System, etc.)
• Team spirit, excellent communication skills, and the desire to accept diverse challenges are essential

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between €80,000 and €142,400 and reflects a full-time equivalent. Your base pay will depend on contractual hours, skills, qualifications, experience, location, and any relevant collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Apple employees are eligible to participate in the Apple Inc. discretionary stock programs. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• retirement benefits
• a range of discounted products and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition.

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