Wireless System Integration and Characterization Engineer

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? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Wireless System Engineer. As a member of our multi-faceted group, you will have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every single day. Minimum Qualifications: BS and a minimum of 3-10 years relevant industry experience Strong fundamentals in RF/PHY systems, signal processing, communication theory, and analog impairments — with practical expertise in their application to OFDM-based transceivers. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred MSEE or PHD degree with some relevant experience 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 bringing up radio calibration algorithms (such as Power Control, IQ imbalance, LO Leakage, TSSI or others). Experience in system bring-up, integration, characterization, and debug of real wireless silicon in a lab. Experience using and understanding of the theory of operation of 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. Experience with Python, Matlab, Perl, C/C++, or C#. Experience with automation infrastructure development (traceability, repeatability) and related tools (GIT, CI, database, reporting tools). Preferred advanced degrees MS or Ph.D in Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineering.