Wireless Systems Validation Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

295d • $151,091 - $214,500

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience analyzing radio frequency (RF) component characteristics and behavior in cellular technologies.
• Experience with wireless technologies: IEEE, GSM, UMTS, LTE, and New Radio (NR).
• Experience in RF Receiver (Rx) and Transmitter (Tx) chains and characterization.
• Experience optimizing RF parametric performance such as ACLR, Transmitter Power, PAE, IIP3, and Desense.
• Experience measuring RF parameters including Gain, Power, Linearity, Rx sensitivity, spurious emission, Spectrum emission Mask, MPR, S-parameter, RXBN, de-sense, and noise figure tests.
• Experience defining RF test conditions in automated test and bench test.

Responsibilities

• Define RF HW test requirements.
• Design and implement in-house test systems.
• Debug and resolve issues.
• Manage the process to ensure Apple products conform to all applicable standards.
• Work with vendors and technology suppliers to optimize RF parametric performance.
• Support the manufacturing, manufacturing test and Certification of Apple Products.
• Perform RF Hardware validation using RF lab equipment.
• Characterize Radio Frequency (RF) Receiver (Rx) and Transmitter (Tx) chains.
• Build and execute detailed test plans to ensure product compliance to worldwide regulatory requirements.
• Resolve 3GPP and regulatory compliance issues.
• Analyze RF component behavior in cellular technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards.
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree