RFIC Validation & Characterization Engineer – Hands-on SoC Test

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options/RSUs

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Discounted Apple products

Job summary

Apple RFIC Validation and Characterization Engineer role involves hands-on bench testing, RF SoC IP validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will contribute to first silicon bring-up and mass production readiness, focusing on RF transceiver performance, calibration, and data analysis.

The position emphasizes scripting (Python) for automated measurements, debugging complex RF systems, and working closely with RF Systems, Design, and Integration teams across hardware and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven RF test development and characterization experience.
• Scripting and automation skills in Python highly desired; other languages accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on bench testing, characterization, and debugging of RF SoC IP including TX/RX, PLLs, PAs, and ADCs/DACs.
• Drive bring-up and validation from first silicon to final product.
• Develop and optimize RF calibrations and write robust scripts to automate measurements.

Skills

Python scripting

Perl

TCL

C++

RF test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

Perl

TCL

C++

Job description

Apple RFIC Validation and Characterization Engineer role involves hands-on bench testing, RF SoC IP validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will contribute to first silicon bring-up and mass production readiness, focusing on RF transceiver performance, calibration, and data analysis.

The position emphasizes scripting (Python) for automated measurements, debugging complex RF systems, and working closely with RF Systems, Design, and Integration teams across hardware and