Wireless Module Test Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Wireless Module Test Engineer (WMTE) designs and drives strategies for high-volume RF module testing at module factories, in accordance with internal processes and objectives. The role researches, designs, and develops test methodologies for multiple wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, GPS, Cellular, and NFC. The engineer works across chipsets and wireless technologies to plan appropriate high-volume test strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Programming experience in C, C++, MATLAB, Python, or a similar language.
• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment.
• Experience working with and programming high-volume ATE testers, such as LitePoint, Advantest, and Teradyne.
• Familiarity with communication and debug interfaces, including SPI, SWD, PCIe, and JTAG protocols.

Nice To Haves

• MSEE or Ph.D. with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep understanding of wireless technologies.
• Ability to drive cross-functional decision-making and collaborate with upstream and downstream test teams.
• Ability to lead vendors and test partners and establish effective test strategies.
• Expertise in hardware and software integration, problem-solving, and optimization.
• Experience in data and yield analysis, including Six Sigma analysis; proficiency in JMP or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience designing, validating, and debugging DUT control boards.
• Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate data analysis, troubleshoot test programs, and improve debugging efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive strategy for high-volume RF module tests at module factories.
• Research, design, and develop test methodologies for multiple wireless technologies.
• Plan high-volume test strategies across wireless technologies and chipsets.
• Collaborate with test teams, vendors, and test partners to develop end-to-end product testing strategies.
• Analyze test data and yield, and contribute to hardware and software integration, problem-solving, and optimization.
• Design, validate, and debug DUT control boards.

What This Job Offers

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