Silicon Validation Engineer

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

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Run bench test and debug of RF Soc IP, including transmitters, receivers, PLL, power amplifiers, crystal oscillators, and power management IC. Write Python scripts using a buildup environment to automate measurements. Perform RF system characterization measuring gain, noise figure, EVM, phase noise, sensitivity, and other radio parameters. Generate RF design/verification/test report curating large data sets. Collaborate with Bring Up team on test station design, test interface methodology, programming sequence, and RF calibration programming. Synchronize radio register settings between the simulation environment and the test environment. Maintain RF test infrastructure including equipment calibration verification, maintenance, and system updates for measurement accuracy. 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 $174,149 - $225,300/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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.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 Computer science, electrical engineering, or related field and 6 months of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Designs and deploys object oriented python scripts to automate silicon device characterization and test data collection.
• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) measurements against device specifications. Measurements include gain, noise figure, EVM, linearity, blocker performance, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR), compression point. All tested across various frequency, temperature, voltage, and radio gain settings.
• Calibrating RF test systems, involving the configuration of attenuators, cables, couplers, combiners, and other measurement equipment.
• Utilizing data analysis tools including pandas, NumPy, or Matplotlib for statistical processing, visualization, and effective management of test results within databases.
• Analyzing validation datasets, processing large measurement sets and generating comprehensive test reports complete with plots and summaries.
• Debugging RF failures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.
• Utilizing machine learning and data mining with databases like MongoDB or SQL programming for data analysis and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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