RFIC Test Engineer

Summary

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

Role Number:200576440

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive with pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of an outstanding team, you’ll craft sophisticated, groundbreaking projects that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You’ll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, coordinated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers worldwide. The wireless Silicon Validation team validates radio transceivers integrated into sophisticated wireless SoCs. Our transceivers have powered wireless connectivity solutions for Apple wearable products, enabling the smallest form factor at the lowest power envelope. You will have the opportunity to do innovative RF test development while working closely with product teams at Apple. In this role, you will be part of a team and perform test, debug and measurement for RF SOC IP. Would you like to join us and become part of this diverse team?

Description

– Design, integrate & correlate rack mounted test equipment like combiners, attenuators, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF switches, power meters, etc. – Write test scripts using a buildup environment to automate measurements. – Perform RF system characterization measuring EVM, spectral mask, phase noise, gain, noise figure, IIP3, and many other radio parameters. – Ensure automated test coverage meets the test plan requirements. – Generate RF test reports by curating large data sets. – Innovate and challenge the status quo with ideas to improve test automation, test speed, test tools, data analysis & presentation, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in RF test development, debugging, and reporting.
• Scripting and debugging knowledge in any of the following: Python, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of RF test equipment (combiners, directional couplers, attenuators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, etc.).
• Good knowledge of RF TX, RX, PLL, and general wireless systems measurements (i.e., IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, lock time, etc.).
• Hands-on knowledge of RF calibration of path losses using a network analyzer.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong RF background and familiarity with RF systems fundamentals.
• Experience with Tableau for data analysis and report generation.

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.