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Apple Wireless RF Compliance Validation Engineer in Cupertino, California
Wireless RF Compliance Validation Engineer
Cupertino,California,United States
Hardware
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? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. Apple’s Wireless Systems and Compliance Engineering team is looking for an RF Compliance Validation Engineer to perform RF regulatory characterization and demonstrate regulatory compliance for new Apple products with advanced radio technologies.
Description
- You will validate emission test cases for different regulatory domains in certification test setups. - You will translate world-wide emission requirements into test cases and coordinate those with Regulatory Compliance teams to ensure that product validation covers all certification tests. - You will define and implement validation plans for regulatory-facing software features. - You will perform debugging of marginal/failure tests and will interact with multi-functional teams like RFHW/Antenna/Product Design/EE/etc. to drive design changes and address issues. - You will maintain test setups via periodic checks, calibration, etc. - You will help Regulatory Compliance teams in planning and delivering final certification testing at 3rd party test labs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience and in-depth understanding of System Transceiver RF Parametric and RF component level characteristics and behaviors.
Working experience with lab equipment including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and call boxes (i.e., CMW/8960/UXM).
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred.
Detailed understanding of at least one Wireless technology including 5G FR1, FR2, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Bluetooth is a plus.
Understanding of Antenna characteristics impact to radiated testing is preferred.
Familiarity with radiated test setups, radiated chamber calibration and use are also a plus.
Proficiency in MATLAB programming, or, ADS, CST, HFSS simulation is a bonus.
Knowledge on worldwide Regulatory standards in relation to carry a product to certification is a plus.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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 $121,900 and $183,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.
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