RF Test Development Engineer
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Description
The RF Test Development Engineer will develop tools and test systems on MacOS to evaluate and characterize a diverse portfolio of radio subsystems and components for the next generation of iPhones, iPads, and other Apple wireless products. You will be an integral part of the wireless hardware design team, enhancing the productivity of the group by streamlining the data collection and analysis process.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable RF Automation Frameworks, actively participate in code and architecture reviews, and bring-up next-generation prototypes to quickly bootstrap automation facilities.
- Collaborate alongside multi-functional Firmware, Driver and Hardware teams to debug issues surfaced during automated testing.
- Design efficient test automation algorithms to characterization RF-parametric performance, including EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, PER, Throughput, Current Consumption, etc.
- Work with multiple RF Technologies, including Cellular, mmWave, and WLAN/BT.
- Consult with external vendors to define and understand new automation solutions.
- Partner with RF Design engineers build accurate and efficient algorithms for new RF-based technologies.
- Periodically present to management on various topics including key automation developments, new technology support strategies, and associated timelines.
- Architect back-end software features to solve complex system configuration challenges in a multi-faceted, multi-functional firmware development pipeline.
- You will spend more than 50% of your time coding, either writing new tests, extending existing ones, or debugging.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Must be able to write test programs or instrument control drivers from scratch
- Practical RF Automation Experience with least one of these wireless areas: Cellular (4G/5G), WiFi/BT and/or RF Component Characterization (PAs, LNAs, switches, filters, and oscillators)
- Strong with OOP programming concepts, languages such as Python, C++, or C#
Preferred Qualifications
- MSEE Preferred
- Experience with system programming concepts, languages such as C or Rust
- Familiarity profiling and benchmarking application performance
- General knowledge of algorithmic complexity and optimization
- Proficiency with code revisioning systems such as Git or SVN
- Experience in test and automation using the latest instruments from LitePoint, Rohde&Schwarz, Keysight, and others
- Solid understanding of RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and communication analyzers is required
- Experience with: GPIB/VISA, UART and RF Bench Measurements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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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