Wireless Silicon Validation Technician

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Wireless Silicon Validation Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with silicon validation engineers to deploy and manage test setups for integrated wireless chipsets. You will oversee extensive testing configurations, ensuring smooth development and automation for large-scale testing. This position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on groundbreaking technology that impacts millions of users. If you are passionate about hardware and technology, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with schematics and layout communication with rework technicians.
• Knowledge of building and handling PC/Mac systems.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage new test setups for integrated wireless chipsets.
• Oversee hundreds of test configurations with cutting-edge technology.
• Support automation infrastructure and hardware setups for large-scale testing.

Skills

Hardware Maintenance

System Debugging

Troubleshooting Hardware Components

Scripting Languages (Shell, Perl, Tcl, Python)

Root Cause Analysis

Education

8+ years of industry-related experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

DMMs

VNA

Protocols Analyzers

MacOS

Windows OS

Productivity Tools (Pages, Word, Keynote, Excel)

Job description

Wireless Silicon Validation Technician

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 08, 2025

Role Number: 200603393

Are you passionate about changing the world? Join our dynamic team and participate in developing innovative products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple customers daily. We focus on delivering high-quality, functional products rapidly, supporting the full development cycle from silicon to finished products. Collaborate with expert engineers across various disciplines to test Apple's next-generation Wireless SoCs.

Description

You will work closely with silicon validation engineers to understand their setup and requirements. Your responsibilities include deploying and managing new test setups for integrated wireless chipsets and systems, overseeing hundreds of test configurations with cutting-edge technology, and ensuring smooth development of volume and stress testing. You will also support automation infrastructure and hardware setups for large-scale testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry-related experience
• Experience with schematics and layout communication with rework technicians

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of building and handling PC/Mac systems
• Strong hardware maintenance and system debugging skills
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware components and perform root cause analysis
• Familiarity with scripting languages (shell scripts, Perl, Tcl, Python)
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, VNA, and protocols analyzers
• Understanding of networking, remote desktop, and server management
• Proficiency with MacOS, Windows OS, and productivity tools (Pages, Word, Keynote, Excel)

Pay & Benefits

Apple offers a competitive total compensation package, with a base pay range of $43.70 to $77.65/hr, depending on skills, experience, and location. Employees can participate in stock programs, receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts, educational reimbursement, and more. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Benefits and compensation are subject to eligibility and other terms.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Notices

Apple is committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Learn about your EEO rights.

We do not discriminate or retaliate against applicants discussing compensation. We participate in the E-Verify program where required and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with law. For San Francisco applicants, review the local Fair Chance Ordinance. Massachusetts law prohibits requiring lie detector tests for employment.