RFIC Test Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into wireless SoCs. These transceivers power wireless connectivity solutions for Apple wearable products, supporting small form factors and low power consumption. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to transceiver development while working closely with systems and product teams. As part of an RFIC design team, the engineer performs testing, debugging, and measurements for RF SoC IP.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in RF test development, debugging, and reporting.
• Scripting and debugging knowledge in Python, Perl, TCL, C++, or an equivalent language.
• Solid understanding of RF test equipment, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and vector signal generators.
• Good knowledge of RF, PLL, and general wireless systems measurements, including IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, and lock time.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD degree, plus relevant industry experience.
• Strong RF background and familiarity with RF systems fundamentals.
• Experience in RF PCB board design, debugging, and development.
• Exposure to RFIC design and simulation/verification.
• Exposure to SoC design and simulation/verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests, debugging, and measurements for RF SoC IP.
• Develop, debug, and report on RF tests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level