Wireless RF OTA MIMO Validation Engineer

Apple, Inc.
United States, California, Cupertino
April 18, 2024
Summary Posted: Feb 15, 2024 Role Number: 200450262 At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people's lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every day. Apple Wireless System team is looking for an engineer to work on system performance characterization across different wireless technologies for Apple's wireless products Key Qualifications Working experience with MIMO/UWB characteristics (at a system level), antenna design and requirements for modern wireless communication systems such as UWB, LTE, WiFi, 802.11ad and mmWave systems Working experience with wireless protocols, antennas, and radio propagation. Experience with different wireless communication systems such as GSM/GPRS/EDGE/LTE, 5G mmWave, etc. including the corresponding system level specifications (e.g., ETSI 51.010, 51.05...) is important. Working experience with different lab equipment: network analyzers, signal generators, signal analyzers, call boxes (i.e., CMW), channel emulators. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification process for CTIA and 3GPP. Excellent communication skills required, both written & verbal. Description * Validating OTA test cases for different carrier/industry conformance requirements in certification test setups. * Translating industry conformance/ regulatory/ carrier specification requirements into test cases. Coordinating with regulatory compliance/ carrier management teams to ensure product validation covers all certification/performance tests. * Define/execute validation plan for custom SW features * Debugging marginal/failure tests with cross-functional teams like RFHW /Antenna/ Product Design/EE/etc. and drive design changes to address issues * Maintain test setups via periodic checks, calibration, etc. * Drive planning/executing on final certification testing at 3rd party test labs for PTCRB/CTIA/CWG testing. Education & Experience BS degree in technical discipline with minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Additional Requirements 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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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.