RF Test Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 172,100 - 305,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Discretionary stock programs

Tuition reimbursement for educational expenses

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to oversee multiple RF test-related projects, ensuring Apple products meet performance specifications. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in program management and a deep understanding of RF testing methodologies.

This role will involve close collaboration with various teams to facilitate compliance testing and product readiness for launch.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, stock options, and opportunities for career growth within Apple.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in engineering program management.
• Understanding of RF testing and associated equipment.
• Experience with cellular standards and RF test specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple RF test-related projects.
• Collaborate with RF test engineers for compliance testing.
• Present project progress in multi-functional meetings.

Skills

RF Test Equipment knowledge

Project management skills

Knowledge of cellular standards (WCDMA, LTE, 5G)

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS degree + 10 years relevant experience

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

As an Engineering Program Manager supporting the Wireless Systems & Compliance Engineering team, you will apply your Program / Project management skills and have significant responsibility for driving multiple RF test-related projects that are essential to timely, successful release of Apple products. The teams that the EPM will support have responsibility for ensuring that Apple products meet RF performance specifications and stay in sync with relevant government and industry regulations. To ensure RF compliance, testing is performed with a range of niche RF test equipment and setups, including conducted RF test stations, anechoic and semi-anechoic chambers, as well as custom crafted setups in indoor and outdoor environments. Testing is performed in the local Bay Area, San Diego as well as in other locations worldwide. The test setups include instrument and robotics automation, as needed. This is an individual contributor role. The successful candidate may support a variety of programs ranging from new wireless platform validation to new product integration, process improvement initiatives, and competitive analysis.

Description

• Lead multiple parallel projects.
• Collaborate closely with RF test engineers and technicians to develop plans for compliance and conformance testing of Apple products including iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch among others.
• Coordinate and drive build-readiness reviews.
• Manage specification reviews and the spec sign off process.
• Talk to System EPMs to coordinate regulatory testing within the timeline for product MP release.
• Work closely with factory teams to enable RF testing in development and mass production.
• Attend and drive technical sessions with suppliers/design partners to track & follow up issues/customer concerns.
• Attend and drive collaboration and co-ordination sessions with multi-functional team members from SW/FW/HW to track feature enablement.
• Present to management in weekly multi-functional meetings to align on project progress.
• Prepare issue/bug reports to present to system level teams, multi-functional teams and management.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree + 10 years relevant experience
• Requires one of the following: RF Test Equipment or knowledge of cellular standards including WCDMA, LTE and 5G and/or Knowledge of 3GPP RF test specification and/or General knowledge of WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ Years Technical Program or Project Management or Engineering Lead
• Strong desire to own/drive project development using well defined metrics.
• Experience working in a multifaceted engineering environment and real-time crisis leadership skills.
• Experience with disciplined issue reporting, bug tracking, and communication of program risks & status.
• Candidate should be able to participate in technical discussions related to RF testing with the multi-functional teams.
• Candidate should have excellent communications skills and should understand how to tailor content to meet the needs of the intended audience.

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 $172,100 and $305,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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