Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity)

Job description

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 on integration of connectivity (WLAN, BT, UWB, Thread) technologies into Apple’s wireless products. 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. 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.