RF Silicon Validation Engineer - Python Automation

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks an RF hardware engineer to run bench tests and debug RF IP. You will write Python scripts to automate measurements and characterize RF performance across conditions, collaborating with Bring Up to ensure accuracy and reliability.

You will calibrate test systems, analyze results with pandas/NumPy/Matplotlib, and generate detailed reports. This role offers strong growth within Apple’s total compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• 6 months of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Designs and deploys object oriented Python scripts for silicon data.
• RF measurements include gain, noise figure, EVM, linearity, VSWR, etc.
• Calibrating RF test systems and configuring accessories.
• Data analysis with pandas, NumPy, or Matplotlib for test data.
• Analyze datasets and generate test reports with plots.
• Debug RF failures with cross-functional teams.
• ML/data mining using MongoDB/SQL for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Run bench tests and debug RF SoC IP including TX/RX and PLL.
• Write Python scripts to automate measurements and data collection.
• Characterize RF parameters across freq, temp, voltage, and gain settings.
• Collaborate with Bring Up team on test station design and calibration.
• Maintain RF test infrastructure and ensure measurement accuracy.
• Generate comprehensive reports with plots and summaries.

Skills

Python scripting

RF measurements

Data analysis

Machine learning

MongoDB/SQL

RF calibration

Debugging RF

Education

Master's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

MongoDB

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Matplotlib

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks an RF hardware engineer to run bench tests and debug RF IP. You will write Python scripts to automate measurements and characterize RF performance across conditions, collaborating with Bring Up to ensure accuracy and reliability.

You will calibrate test systems, analyze results with pandas/NumPy/Matplotlib, and generate detailed reports. This role offers strong growth within Apple’s total compensation package.