Wireless System Integration and Test Engineer

About the position

In this individual technical contributor role, you will be responsible for the system integration and characterization of state-of-the-art wireless SoC products. You will engage with the first silicon that arrives to bring up, integrate, tune, and debug the PHY and radio system operation and performance. You will use your understanding of communication theory and radio calibration algorithms to optimize performance and debug issues on the silicon. As an owner of the silicon performance, you will be key in making sure Apple products exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• System integration and characterization of wireless SoC products.
• Bring up, integrate, tune, and debug PHY and radio system operation.
• Optimize performance and debug issues using communication theory and radio calibration algorithms.
• Use test equipment to identify and resolve issues on silicon.

Requirements

• BS degree in a relevant field and 10 years of relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in existing wireless communication protocols: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, LTE/WCDMA/GSM, or 802.11ad/ay.
• Understanding communication theory and key Tx/Rx metrics like EVM and sensitivity.
• Experience bringing up radio calibration algorithms (Power Control, IQ imbalance, LO Leakage, TSSI, etc.).
• Experience in system bring-up, integration, characterization, and debug of real wireless silicon in a lab.
• Experience using and understanding wireless/RF test equipment such as signal analyzer, signal generator, and spectrum analyzer.
• Experience developing test automation including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, database interfaces, and reporting tools.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Matlab, Perl, Javascript, C/C++, or C#.
• Experience with automation infrastructure development and related tools (GIT, CI, database, reporting tools).
• Preferred advanced degrees: MS or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.