Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

SummaryPosted: Role Number:200537711You will be part of a dynamic group and have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers. In this role you will be responsible for the bringup and integration infrastructure for the PHY/Radio and executing the PHY and radio level characterization on internal silicon solution from chip back until shipping in your favorite Apple productsDescriptionIn this individual technical contributor role you will be responsible for automation development and characterization of state-of-the-art wireless SoC products. You will develop the bringup infrastructure at the center of a silicon design group as well as the characterization, regression, and reporting framework. This will include designing and implementing a Python-based bringup, integration, and debug environment; designing and implementing a Python-based characterization, regression, and reporting framework. As an owner of the silicon performance infrastructure you will be key in making sure that Apple products exceed expectations.Key QualificationsBasic 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 in developing test and debug infrastructure for bring-up, integration, characterization, and debug of real wireless silicon in a lab.Experience using 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.Strong Experience with Python, Matlab, Perl, Javascript, C/C++, or C#Education & ExperienceBS+ 10 years of relevant experience.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.