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Apple Wireless System Automation Test Engineer United States, California, Irvine 780182151
06.06.2024
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Description
- Design and lead Python-based test automation for bring-up, characterization, and regression.- Implement golden calibration algorithms for wireless transceivers in automation infrastructure.- Characterize algorithms on real silicon alongside PHY, MAC, RFIC, and digital circuit designers.- Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test results; identify, root-cause, and debug issues.- Champion the test campaigns through the bring-up, tuning, characterization, and other phases of post-silicon chip development.
Key Qualifications
- This is an individual technical contributor role that requires industry experience with test automation, bringing up, and productization of wireless communication systems.
- Deep understanding of communication theory and radio calibration algorithms (such as modulation and RF impairment mitigation)
- Extensive experience using and understanding of the theory of operation of lab equipment (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzer, power meter).
- Extensive experience developing test automation including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, database interfaces, and reporting tools.
- Knowledge in existing wireless communication protocols: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 802.11ad/ay, Bluetooth/BLE, or cellular technologies.
- Extensive experience with Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++
- Experience with automation infrastructure development (traceability, repeatability) and related tools (GIT, CI, database, reporting tools)
Education & Experience
Minimum qualification is BS+10 years of relevant experience. MS or PhD preferred.
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 $161,700 and $284,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.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.
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