Job Details

Wireless Systems Validation Engineer – RF Systems Cellular

San Diego, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Role Number: 200597406

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’s RF System Engineering team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual to work towards Apple’s modem platform validation and seamless integration into Apple products ensuring Apple products conform and go beyond all applicable cellular industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Description

You will bring up, validate & characterize Apple’s modem reference platform and Apple’s cellular product wireless system performance across cellular technologies towards industry conformance, regulatory compliance, carrier & use case requirements. You will perform 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:

• Bringing-up device-under-test and setups for validation preparedness.
• Defining test requirements & design, implementing in-house test systems, and executing validation & characterization test plans to meet industry, emissions and performance requirements.
• Tracking validation status, analyze results, communicate issues & insights from data.
• Performing failure analysis to understand low margin or failing behaviors making use of experimental SW/FW and mock-up hardware.
• Collaborating with test equipment vendors, technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize RF parametric performance.
• Supporting testing at contact manufacturing sites and supporting certification of Apple products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience required.

• Practical knowledge of at least one Cellular Wireless technology including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G.

• Experience with using RF lab test equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

• Practical knowledge of cellular industry standards including 3GPP, 3GPP2, Carrier specifications including performance requirements, compliance requirements and required testing methodologies.

• Experience and a deep understanding of System Level RF Parametric and its sources in RF component characteristics and behavior.

• Hands on experience with bench level wireless testing, debug at the module, reference board or system level.

• Debug level experience on cellular radio systems at the conducted or radiated level is a plus.

• Understanding of Antenna characteristics impact to radiated testing. Familiarity with radiated test setups, radiated chamber calibration and use.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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