Senior Wireless Systems Automation and Test Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 308,500; Full time

Job summary

Apple Wireless Hardware group is seeking a Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer to develop automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems across RF and baseband domains.

You will translate specifications into automated test strategies, work with PHY, MAC, RF engineers, create equipment drivers, and drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies to support next‑generation wireless silicon.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems, with emphasis on WiFi; cellular technologies experience is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# for test automation.

Responsibilities

• You will develop sophisticated automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems across RF and baseband domains, enabling comprehensive validation and regression testing throughout the silicon development lifecycle.
• Working closely with PHY, MAC, and RF design engineers, you'll translate specifications into automated test strategies, identify validation gaps, and drive resolution of complex system issues.
• Your role includes creating equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences, while analyzing results to provide actionable insights and continuously improving test methodologies to meet the demanding requirements of next‑generation wireless systems.

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

C/C++/C#

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Databases

Reporting tools

RF test equipment

Signal analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Apple Wireless Hardware group is seeking a Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer to develop automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems across RF and baseband domains.

You will translate specifications into automated test strategies, work with PHY, MAC, RF engineers, create equipment drivers, and drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies to support next‑generation wireless silicon.