Wireless Systems Validation Engineer

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Description APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Design and evaluate radio performance for phones, tablets, computers and home audio devices. Perform parametric evaluation of radio frequency performance of products such as cellular phones, tablets devices, computers and home audio devices. Conduct root cause analysis rf parametric test failures and sub-optimal test results. Design and drive implementation of verification plans for radio frequency system for various wireless technologies including WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB, GPS and Cellular. Provide integration recommendations towards optimizing the overall radio system performance of the wireless device. International Travel required 20%. 40 hours/week. 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 $163,872 - $214,500/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Radio Frequency (RF) test equipment: spectrum analyzers
• Radio component characteristics and behavior
• RF link budget, Rx gain line-up
• IEEE 802.11, WCDMA, GSM, CDMA, and/or LTE physical layer properties
• RF/Microwave Simulation tools such as ADS or HFSS
• Antenna theory and design trade-off

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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