Wireless Systems Validation Eng

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA develops wireless products with a focus on multi-radio coexistence. You will define performance requirements and test methodologies, review PCB/flex layouts, and debug coexistence issues.

The role involves supporting manufacturing test, performing failure analyses, and using spectrum analyzers and emulators to measure RF signals. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of related RF engineering experience.
• Experience analyzing schematics and layouts for RF interactions.

Responsibilities

• Involve in system development of wireless products with focus on multi-radio coexistence design.
• Define co-existence performance requirements and test methodology.
• Review PCB/flex layouts and debug multi-radio coexistence issues.
• Support manufacturing test and debug failure units and perform large sample failure analysis.
• Use spectrum analyzers, base station emulators, and network analyzers to measure RF signals in mobile devices.
• Provide integration recommendations to optimize overall radio system performance.

Skills

OrCAD capture

RF components

RF test equipment

Failure analysis

EMI reduction

Rework soldering

HFSS/ADS simulations

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

ADS

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. Involve in system development of wireless products with a focus on multi-radios co-existence design; Define co-existence performance requirements and test methodology to ensure Apple product meets those requirements; Work with cross-functional teams, vendors, contract manufacturers, and technology suppliers; Provide design guidelines, review PCB and flex layouts, debug and resolving multi-radio coexistence issues; Support manufacturing test and debug failure units and perform large sample failure analysis; Participate in developing system mitigation that optimizes product performance. Analyze root cause of parametric test failures and sub-optimal test results; Use spectrum analyzers, base station emulators, and network analyzers to measure and analyze radio frequency signals in mobile devices; Pinpoint actual causes of test failures or sub-optimal test results in an efficient manner, and foresee performance issues based on analysis of test results; Provide integration recommendations towards optimizing the overall radio system performance quality of the wireless device. 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 $184,700- $277,600/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 Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Analyzing schematics and layout using OrCAD capture for several RF components like Filters, Switches, or RF Amplifiers for potential interactions within the system and drive system level changes according to best design practices.
• Utilizing RF components both active and passive such as amplifiers, filters, couplers, switches, mixers etc. and an understanding of key parameters driving system performance.
• Configuring RF test equipment namely callboxes, signal generators and signal analyzers to perform RF measurements, debug activities for hardware performance issues.
• Performing failure analyses on hardware to identify and solve complex issues related to systems during hardware development phases.
• Working with vendors for solutions that improve RF grounding, reduce EMI and acclimated with manufacturing processes to drive solutions for mass production.
• Performing rework activities such as soldering, tuning and reassembling to evaluate mockups to bridge performance gaps.
• Utilizing 2.5/3-D EM simulation tools like HFSS or ADS to simulate printed circuit board (PCB) and identify design related issues for EMI at conceptual stage.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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