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Apple Wireless System Automation Test Engineer 
United States, California, Irvine 
780182151

30.03.2024
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)
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.
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 $161,700.00 and $284,900.00, 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.