Silicon Validation Engineer

1 week ago

Sunnyvale, California, United States Apple Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled RF/mmW test engineer to join our growing mmW and cellular wireless design team at Apple. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the characterization and validation of our wireless communication devices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement test plans to meet project schedule and metric requirements, including coverage metrics.
  • Conduct bench test, debug, and characterization of RF SoC IPs, including transmitters, receivers, PLL, and power amplifiers.
  • Perform and collaborate on bring up, system integration, and optimization of wireless SoCs and RF evaluation boards and interfaces.
  • Perform conducted and radiated RF measurements of devices and systems.
  • Work with design engineers to develop test plans, analyze and review test data, and generate test and specification compliance reports.
  • Research and develop sophisticated calibration and measurement techniques.
  • Evaluate test equipment, and develop and calibrate test fixtures and setups.
  • Automate repetitive measurements using standard scripting languages.
  • Generate test logs and scripts for ATE test programs, and develop DC and RF trim procedures for ATE and bench.
  • Perform bench, ATE, and simulation data correlation.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of RF and/or mmW characterization experience in communication system on chips, transceivers, and RF front-end ICs.
  • Strong RF background and familiarity with RF systems fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (vector network analyzer, vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, signal source analyzer, oscilloscope, etc).
  • Experience in end-to-end RF measurements (i.e. Noise Figure, Linearity, EVM, Phase Noise, etc.) and block-level debugging.
  • Bench automation experience and proficiency with automation tools and scripting languages, such as Python.
  • Good understanding of radio system flows of RX AGC, TX power control, PLL lock tracking, trim and calibration procedures etc.
  • Good understanding of board schematic and layout, experience in defining board requirements.
  • Prior experience supporting ATE engineers and facilitating mass production will be a plus.
  • Excellent ability to collaborate with different teams (IC design, RF systems, test and production engineering etc.).
  • Good written and verbal communication.
  • Education & Experience: BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience is required. MSEE or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent would be a plus.
What We Offer
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • A range of discounted products and free services.
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition.
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
  • Relocation assistance.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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