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Wireless Systems Validation Engineer – RF Systems Cellular

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Job Location drjobs

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 139500 - 258100

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

You will bring up validate & characterize Apples modem reference platform and Apples cellular product wireless system performance across cellular technologies towards industry conformance regulatory compliance carrier & use case requirements. You will perform 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:- Bringing-up device-under-test and setups for validation preparedness.- Defining test requirements & design implementing in-house test systems and executing validation & characterization test plans to meet industry emissions and performance requirements. - 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 mock-up hardware.- Collaborating with test equipment vendors technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize RF parametric performance.- Supporting testing at contact manufacturing sites and supporting certification of Apple products.


  • Bachelors degree with 3 years of relevant experience required.
  • Practical knowledge of at least one Cellular Wireless technology including 2G 3G 4G 5G.
  • Experience with using RF lab test equipment.


  • Masters degree with 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
  • Practical knowledge of cellular industry standards including 3GPP 3GPP2 Carrier specifications including performance requirements compliance requirements and required testing methodologies.
  • Experience and a deep understanding of System Level RF Parametric 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.
  • Debug level experience on cellular radio systems at the conducted or radiated level is a plus.
  • Understanding of Antenna characteristics impact to radiated testing. Familiarity with radiated test setups radiated chamber calibration and use.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


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 $139500 and $258100 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 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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