Wireless Systems Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wireless Systems Validation Engineer to join their innovative team in Cupertino. This role involves defining RF hardware test requirements, designing test systems, and ensuring compliance with global standards. You'll collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to enhance RF performance and support product certification. With a focus on using advanced RF lab equipment, you will tackle exciting challenges in wireless technology. Join a company that values growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including stock options and educational reimbursements, while making a significant impact in the tech world.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 2 years of experience in RF component analysis and wireless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define RF HW test requirements and implement in-house test systems.
• Analyze RF component behavior in cellular technologies and resolve compliance issues.

Skills

Analyzing RF component characteristics

Wireless technologies (GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR)

RF Receiver and Transmitter characterization

Optimizing RF parametric performance

Measuring RF parameters

Defining RF test conditions

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

Power Meters

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. Define RF HW test requirements, design and implement in-house test systems, debug and resolve issues, and manage the process to ensure Apple products conform to all applicable standards. Work with vendors, technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize RF parametric performance. Support the manufacturing, manufacturing test and Certification of Apple Products. Performing RF Hardware validation using RF lab equipment: Spectrum analyzer, Network Analyzer, Power Meters. Characterize Radio Frequency (RF) Receiver (Rx) and Transmitter (Tx) chains. Build and execute detailed test plans to ensure the product in compliance to worldwide regulatory requirements. Resolve 3GPP, regulatory compliance issues by making recommendations to cross functional teams (including but not limited to RF/Antenna systems). Analyze RF component behavior in cellular technologies. 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 $151,091 - $214,500/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: Apple Benefits. 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.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Analyzing radio frequency (RF) component characteristics and behaviour in cellular technologies.
• Experience with wireless technologies: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) or Long-Term Evolution (LTE); and, New Radio (NR).
• Experience in RF Receiver (Rx) and Transmitter (Tx) chains and characterization.
• Optimizing RF parametric performance such as Adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR), Transmitter Power, Power Added Efficiency (PAE), Input Third-Interception Point (IIP3), and Desense in various operating (Envelope Tracking (ET) and Averaged Power Tracking (APT).
• Experience measuring RF parameters, including Gain, Power, Linearity, Rx sensitivity, spurious emission, Spectrum emission Mask, maximum power reduction (MPR), S-parameter, Receive band Noise (RXBN), de-sense, and noise figure tests.
• Defining RF test conditions in automated test and bench test.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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