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? 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! Our RF System Engineering team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual to work on integration of WLAN, Bluetooth (BT), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and Thread technologies into Apple’s wireless products.
**Description**
You will be responsible for validating & characterizing conducted level wireless system performance across wireless technologies towards industry conformance, regulatory compliance, carrier and use case requirements. Examples of activities you may be involved in are: - Carrying out 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 preparedness - Tracking validation status; analyze results; communicate issues & insights from data - Performing failure analysis to understand low margin or failing behaviors making use of experimental SW/FW and modified development hardware, and drive issues to closure - Collaborating with vendors, technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize RF parametric performance - Supporting manufacturing tests for Apple products - Certification of Apple products
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Key Qualifications**
+ Practical knowledge of at least one Connectivity Wireless technology including WLAN, BT, UWB or Thread
+ Practical knowledge of at least one connectivity industry standards including 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, 802.15 requirements, compliance requirements and required testing methodologies
+ Knowledge of system level RF parametrics and 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
+ Experience with using RF lab test equipment
+ Debug-level experience on connectivity radio systems at the conducted level is a plus
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Education & Experience**
BS with 10+ years relevant experience required.
**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.
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