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Apple's RF System Engineering team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual to work on integration of connectivity (WLAN, BT, UWB, Thread) technologies into Apple's wireless products.

Description

You will validate & characterize wireless system performance across wireless technologies towards industry conformance, regulatory compliance, & use case requirements. You will perform debug and 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:

- Executing 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 readiness.

- Tracking validation status, analyze results, communicate issues & insights from data to cross functional forum.

- Performing failure analysis to understand low margin or failures making use of experimental SW/FW and modified development hardware.

- Collaborating with vendors, technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize radio performance of the device.

- Supporting manufacturing test and Certification of Apple products.","responsibilities":"Execute product validation test plan, bring up device under test, complete validation and root cause technical issues independently for assigned products.

Execute defined test plan for new regulatory requirements, impact analysis to comply to new requirement and support certification issues towards compliance to new requirements.

Debug technical issues independently, propose fixes and collaborate with cross functional teams towards integrating the fixes.

Provide insights for WLAN/BT emission fixes. Optimize design implementation by making use of design knobs to achieve regulatory compliance while minimizing any impact to user performance.

Support cross functional teams in investigating emission related issues reported from engineering validation, certification labs.

Provide SOP and Support for BTSIG RF/RF-PHY and regulatory (FCC, ETSI, China, Korea, Japan) certification of Apple products.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Practical knowledge of at least one of connectivity industry standards including 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, 802.15 requirements, compliance requirements and required testing methodologies.

Expertise in configuring and operating complex RF test setups for hardware validation. Proven experience in characterizing and validating devices against industry and global regulatory RF emission standards using laboratory equipment such as call boxes, power meters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

Good understanding of system-level RF emissions and their sources, including RF component characteristics and behavior.

Experience with device certification processes, including industry certifications (e.g., Bluetooth SIG, FiRa) and regulatory compliance (e.g., FCC, EU, China).

Debug level experience on connectivity radio systems at the conducted level.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Practical knowledge of at least one Connectivity Wireless technology including WLAN, BT, UWB, Thread.

Experience with bench level wireless testing, debug at the module, reference board or system level.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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

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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