Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer Irvine,California,United States Hardware Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. On this team, you’ll help improve the performance of our products through innovative system-on-chip designs. You and your team will build platform architecture that paves the way for all-new experiences, including the ones that allow people to take advantage of our innovations in sensor technology. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Join us & help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before. **Description** You will be part of the dynamic and innovative Wireless/PHY System DVT team! The team is responsible for ensuring the Wireless/PHY system meets the design specifications and functions correctly. The specifications and functionalities include EVM, Sensitivity, Desense, RF/Baseband Performance, MIMO, Beamforming, and Coexistence. You will be responsible for automation development and verification of the Wireless/PHY Systems. You will also develop the test and test infrastructure for the validation and regression at the center of a silicon design group on the radio and PHY. You will work with PHY/MAC/RF design engineers and system integration/test engine **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree +10 years of relevant experience **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge in wireless communication systems: WiFi and/or Cellular Technologies + Understanding of key performance indicators and impairments of RF and Baseband signals + Experience testing wireless silicon in a lab + Experience using and understanding lab equipment: signal analyzer, signal generator, spectrum analyzer + Experience with Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# + Experience developing test automation, including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, interfaces + Experience with automation infrastructure development (traceability, repeatability) and related tools (GIT, CI/CD, database, reporting tools) + Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineer; Masters or Ph.D preferred **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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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. 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