Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced RFIC/SoC engineer to craft and test RF transceiver designs. You will develop characterization plans, automate data collection with Python, and validate performance using lab instruments.

Collaboration across design teams is essential to meet system specs and support production testing. The role requires a BS in EE with 3 years of RF test experience, knowledge of LTE/5G parameters, and proficiency with MATLAB/Tableau/JMP for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3 years of experience.
• Design characterization test plans and validation for RF transceivers.
• Perform RFIC bring-up, characterization and debugging of RF blocks.
• Apply LTE/5G RF performance parameters (phase noise, ACLR, IIP2/IIP3, P1dB).
• Operate RF lab instruments and develop test automation in Python.

Responsibilities

• Craft, develop, and test RF SoC designs to specifications.
• Define test setups in labs and maintain characterization plans.
• Develop automation software for silicon device characterization and data collection.
• Debug and resolve engineering issues with cross-functional teams.
• Validate system performance per specifications and assist mass production testing.

Skills

RF transceiver

Python

Git/GitLab

MATLAB

Tableau

JMP

FPGA testing

RF performance

Data analysis

System debugging

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Engage in the key task of crafting, developing, and testing that cellular Socs implement designs to their specification. Understand design specifications and schematics and using highly niche test platforms to validate accurate operations of the RFIC. Work with scripting languages in conjunction with embedded FW to confirm functionality and evaluating the performance of RF Cellular SoCs. Conduct detailed review of chip specifications and collaborate with design team to define, develop a comprehensive characterization test plan. Define, develop and maintain test setups in labs. Develop automation software for characterizing silicon device including data collection and analysis. Debug and resolve engineering issues in collaboration with cross functional teams. Validate and optimize system performance to meet expected behavior according to system specifications. 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 $142,300 - $214,300/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

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Designing characterization test plans and validation methodologies for RF transceiver SoC validation based on design specifications.
• Performing RFIC bring-up, characterization, optimization, and block-level debugging of LNAs, Mixers, PLLs, VCOs, ADCs, DACs, and DSP blocks for cellular SoC validation.
• Applying LTE/5G RF performance parameters, including phase noise, EVM, ACLR, IIP2, IIP3, and P1dB, for cellular SoC characterization.
• Operating RF laboratory instruments, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes, to validate RFIC performance.
• Utilizing Python to develop test automation frameworks for RF SoC characterization and data collection.
• Utilizing Git or GitLab to manage and maintain RF test automation scripts and equipment driver libraries.
• Performing system-level RF performance testing using firmware-based RF control and FPGA-based test platforms.
• Utilizing MATLAB, Tableau, or JMP to process, analyze, and visualize RF characterization data for silicon device performance reporting.
• Supporting ATE development and mass production testing for RF SoC devices.
• Experience in hardware board schematic review and PCB layout evaluation for RF SoC validation board design.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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