Apple · 11 hours ago
Wireless Systems Validation Engineer – NFC
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is a company dedicated to crafting products that enrich people's lives, and they are seeking a Wireless Systems Validation Engineer to integrate NFC technologies into their wireless products. The role involves validating and characterizing wireless system performance, performing debug and failure analysis, and completing certification testing.
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Responsibilities
Executing validation and characterization test plans to meet industry and performance requirements
Bringing-up device-under-test and setups for validation readiness
Defining test requirements, design and implementing test systems
Tracking validation status, analyze results, communicate issues and insights from data to cross functional forum
Performing failure analysis to understand low margin or failures making use of experimental SW/FW and mock-up hardware
Collaborating with test equipment vendors, technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize radio performance of device
Supporting manufacturing test and certification of Apple products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
Practical knowledge in NFC
Experience with using RF lab test equipment
Preferred
Master's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
Practical knowledge of transceiver architecture and RF front-end characteristics that impact NFC system level RF parametric including field strength and sensitivity
Practical knowledge of NFC technology including its standards (ISO14443, EMVCo) including performance requirements, conformance requirements and required testing methodologies
Experience with test evaluation and hands-on debug of troubleshooting NFC
Hands-on experience with RF equipments such as network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MAC/PHY Layer and application layer for NFC
Proficiency at HFSS/CST simulations to model/analyze wireless HW issues
Knowledge of Python, to help define new requirements and debug of our test automation
Benefits
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
Company
Apple
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