RF/mmW Test Engineer

As an RF/mmW Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing test strategies, developing validation frameworks, and ensuring cellular SoCs meet rigorous design specifications. Working at the integration of hardware, firmware, and silicon design, you'll leverage specialized test platforms and automation to characterize and optimize RF performance across diverse operating conditions. Your contributions will directly impact the connectivity experience for Apple customers around the world, as you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive silicon bring-up, debug complex issues, and continuously improve validation methodologies.

Design comprehensive test plans by interpreting design specifications to validate RFIC performance against rigorous design requirements
Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts in Python/MATLAB that integrate seamlessly with embedded firmware and specialized test equipment
Perform end-to-end RF measurements and block-level characterization (LNAs, Mixers, Amplifiers, PLLs, VCOs, ADCs/DACs, etc.) to optimize performance across operating conditions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RFIC Design, RF Systems, RF Firmware, RF Hardware) to drive silicon bring-up, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality

BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience required
10+ years of relevant industry experience in RF validation, RF testing, or Silicon characterization
Hands-on experience bringing up and testing RFICs, including system integration, characterization, and optimization
Strong verification, problem-solving, and debugging skills with demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex RF issues
Proficiency with lab equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, phase noise analyzers, oscilloscopes, DC analyzer, etc.
Experience with bench automation and scripting languages such as Python

MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Understanding of board schematics and layout; experience defining hardware board requirements for lab validation
Experience with mmWave technology
Experience with Digital Signal Processing verification and algorithm validation
Demonstrated experience supporting ATE engineers and/or mass production testing
Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in silicon bring-up and validation environments

Would you like to join Apple’s growing mmW and cellular wireless design team? Our team is responsible for all aspects of mmW and cellular silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly integrated and efficient designs and technologies that transform the user experience at the product level! As an RF/mmW test engineer, you will be at the center of the wireless system characterization effort within a team responsible for crafting and productizing state-of-the-art wireless communication devices! In this role, you will be involved in the bring-up and characterization of the RF and cellular SoC. You will build and implement test plans to meet project schedule and metric requirements, including coverage metrics.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 about Apple Benefits

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