Wireless RF OTA Cellular Validation Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Wireless RF OTA Cellular Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves validating cellular technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence. You'll translate regulatory requirements into actionable test cases and lead efforts in debugging and design changes. With a focus on radiated system characterization, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of wireless products that delight millions. If you're passionate about tackling unique challenges and making an impact in the tech world, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Coverage

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Programs

Educational Reimbursement

Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience with radiated performance evaluation (TRP & TIS).
• Knowledge of carrier and industry conformance standards.

Responsibilities

• Validate OTA Cellular test cases for certification requirements.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure comprehensive product validation.
• Plan and execute radiated certification testing at third-party labs.

Skills

Antenna Design and Testing

Wave Propagation

Excellent Communication Skills

Programming in C, C++, Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline

Master's Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Signal Analyzers

Call Boxes (CMW, UXM, 8960)

Channel Emulators

Job description

Wireless RF OTA Cellular Validation Engineer

Location: Cupertino, California, United States

Department: Hardware

Summary: Posted: May 06, 2025 | Role Number: 200571639

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day!

Apple’s Wireless System Engineering team is seeking an engineer to work on radiated system characterization and algorithm validation across various cellular technologies for Apple’s wireless products, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Description

1. Validate OTA Cellular test cases for different carrier and industry conformance requirements in certification test setups.
2. Translate industry conformance, regulatory, and carrier specification requirements into test cases. Coordinate with regulatory compliance and carrier management teams to ensure comprehensive product validation covering all certification and performance tests.
3. Define and execute validation plans for custom software features.
4. Debug marginal or failing tests with cross-functional teams such as RF hardware, antenna, product design, and electrical engineering, and drive design changes to resolve issues.
5. Maintain test setups through periodic checks and calibration.
6. Plan and execute radiated certification testing at third-party labs for PTCRB and CTIA testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience with antenna design and testing, wave propagation, anechoic chambers, and radiation performance evaluation (TRP & TIS).
• Experience with lab equipment such as network analyzers, signal generators, signal analyzers, call boxes (e.g., CMW, UXM, 8960), channel emulators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience with wireless systems like GSM, GPRS, EDGE, LTE, 5G mmWave, including system-level specifications.
• Knowledge of carrier and industry conformance radiated performance standards (3GPP, PTCRB, CTIA, ETSI).
• Experience with device setup and log analysis.
• Programming skills in C, C++, Python, etc.

Pay & Benefits

Apple offers a total compensation package with a base pay range of $121,900 to $183,600, depending on skills, experience, and location. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, employee stock programs, discounts, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more at Apple Benefits.

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