Hardware Systems Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

APPLE INC. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Master’s level RF Test Engineer to define tests, validate RF systems, and lead production test development. You will collaborate with engineering teams and contract manufacturers to ensure product quality and high yield.

The role requires 4+ years in RF design/test, strong Python scripting for automation, and ability to travel internationally about 15%. Base pay ranges align with market and location, with comprehensive Apple benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field plus 4 years of experience.
• Proficient in RF systems for wireless communications, test setups, and debugging.
• Experience with RF measurement for design validation.
• Strong Python programming for test automation and data collection.
• Experience interfacing devices under test via APIs and scripting.
• Ability to perform data analysis and present results to cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing unit tests and performing regression analysis.
• Experience performing failure analysis of RF components and tests setups.

Responsibilities

• Define test requirements and perform RF tests during validation and production phases.
• Design efficient end-of-line production tests with engineering teams and contract manufacturers.
• Lead verification of complex projects by defining test methodology and coverage across the system.
• Debug hardware issues using RF design and data analysis; report results.
• Automate test data collection, analysis, and reporting with Python to reduce operator error.
• Create and execute detailed test plans for end-to-end system performance evaluation.

Skills

RF systems design

RF measurement

Python for test automation

Data analysis

Python API for DUT

Unit test automation

Failure analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

RF test equipment

Job description

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once didn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Define test requirements and perform tests on radio frequency (RF) systems to validate and qualify the design during the design validation and production phases of Apple’s projects. Work with Apple’s engineering teams to design efficient and comprehensive end-of-line production tests. Effectively balancing test duration with test coverage to ensure that every product will meet the intended requirements. Define tests that will be used to validate units manufactured at scale while working with Apple’s engineering teams and contract manufacturers. Lead verification of a complex, multi-disciplinary project by defining test methodology and coverage standards across the system to ensure product quality and increase yield. Debug and perform root cause analysis and report results when hardware issues are identified using RF design, test equipment and data analysis. Support the implementation of automated tests by defining test equipment, scripting code for data collection and performing data analysis to reduce operator error and speed up data collection. Create and execute detailed test plans for end-to-end system performance evaluation. Automate test data collection, analysis and reporting using Python programming. Troubleshoot complex wireless problems and provide recommendations for fixes independently, including identifying devices that perform out-of-family or debugging software issues. International travel required 15%. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $207,673 – $277,600/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses – including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:

• Utilizing RF Systems for wireless communications to design test setups and debug issues.
• Utilizing RF Measurement for design validation.
• Using programming languages including Python, programming lab test equipment and operations experience to perform test automation to minimize operator error.
• Utilizing RF systems and testing to perform data analysis to separate operational systems from non-operational systems in the production environment to provide operators with real-time feedback of component health.
• Performing data analysis to summarize results for cross-functional collaboration and leadership presentations using knowledge of the system under test, including visual display of quantitative information.
• Using Python Programming to interface and configure devices under test using the understanding of the function of the device and API to configure it properly.
• Using software programming skills to develop unit tests, perform regression tests and root cause analysis of vendor delivered software.
• Performing Failure Analysis of RF components and tests setups, utilizing knowledge of RF systems and test hardware to root cause and resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A