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Wireless Systems Validation Engineer – WLAN, BT, UWB, Thread

Cupertino,California,United States

Hardware

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. Apple's RF System Engineering team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual to work on integration of connectivity (WLAN, BT, UWB, Thread) technologies into Apple’s wireless products.

Description

You will validate and characterize wireless system performance across wireless technologies towards industry conformance, regulatory compliance, carrier and use case requirements. You will perform debug and failure analysis of issues with cross-functional engineering teams and drive issues to closure. You will be responsible to complete certification testing. Examples of activities you may be involved in are: - Executing validation and characterization test plans to meet industry, emissions and performance requirements. - Bringing-up device-under-test, help define test requirements and implement test systems setups for validation readiness. - Tracking validation status, analyze results, communicate issues and insights from data to cross functional forum. - Performing failure analysis to understand low margin or failures making use of experimental SW/FW and modified development hardware. - Collaborating with vendors, technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize radio performance of the device. - Supporting manufacturing test and Certification of Apple products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience.

• Practical knowledge of at least one Connectivity Wireless technology including WLAN, BT, UWB, Thread.

• Experience with using RF lab test equipment.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience.

• Practical knowledge at least one of connectivity industry standards including 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, 802.15 requirements, compliance requirements and required testing methodologies.

• Knowledge of system level RF parametric parametric along with understanding of its sources in RF component characteristics and behavior.

• Hands-on experience with bench level wireless testing, debug at the module, reference board or system level

• Debug level experience on connectivity radio systems at the conducted level is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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