Apple

Wireless System Integration and Characterization Engineer

Apple$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field; MSEE or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience with a focus on wireless systems.
  • Proficiency in wireless communication protocols (802.11, LTE, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of communication theory and Tx/Rx metrics like EVM and sensitivity.
  • Experience with radio calibration algorithms for performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment such as signal analyzers and generators.
  • Proficient in programming languages like Python, C/C++, and scripting for test automation.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and characterize wireless SoC products for Apple devices.
  • Bring up and tune PHY/Radio systems for optimal performance.
  • Debug and optimize silicon performance from initial arrival to shipping.
  • Use communication theory to identify and fix performance issues.
  • Employ RF test equipment to troubleshoot and analyze systems.
  • Develop test automation tools for efficient performance validation.
  • Own the silicon performance metrics to ensure superior product quality.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment at Apple.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies used in millions of devices.
  • Impact on product excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Engagement in hands-on, relevant technical challenges.
  • Professional growth opportunities within a leading tech company.
Full Job Description
In this technical role, you will be part of a dynamic group and have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple's customers. You will be responsible for System integration and characterization of state-of-the-art wireless SoC products, as well as bringup & integration of the PHY/Radio and executing the PHY and radio level characterization on internal silicon solution from chip back until shipping in your favorite Apple products. You will engage with the first silicon arrives to bringup, integrate, tune and debug the PHY and radio system operation and performance. You will use your understanding of communication theory and radio calibration algorithms to optimize performance and debug issues on the silicon. Your experience using and understanding the test equipment to identify and zero in on issues and your software skills to configure and probe the chip. As an owner of the silicon performance, you will be key in making sure Apple products exceed expectations. Minimum Qualifications BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience Experience in wireless system design, integration, or bring-up. Preferred Qualifications MSEE or PHD with 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.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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