RF Cellular Transceiver Validation Engineer

As an RFIC validation engineer at Apple, you will be responsible for crafting, developing, and testing cellular SoCs to ensure they implement designs to their specifications. This role involves understanding design specifications and schematics, and using specialized test platforms to validate accurate operations of RFICs. You will work with scripting languages and embedded firmware to confirm functionality and evaluate the performance of RF Cellular SoCs.

You will be part of Apple's growing cellular wireless design team, focusing on highly integrated RF cellular SoCs in advanced technology nodes. The team is responsible for all aspects of cellular transceiver silicon development, emphasizing highly integrated and efficient designs that transform the user experience at the product level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Bringing up and testing RFICs
• Performing system bring-up, characterization, and optimization
• Conducting end-to-end mmWave RF measurements and block-level debugging
• Automating bench measurements using tools and scripting languages like Python
• Collaborating with IC Design, RF Systems, Firmware, and Hardware teams
• Problem-solving and debugging, especially in mmWave technology

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cellular technology and contribute to Apple's innovative product lineup. You'll be part of a team pushing the limits of integration for highly integrated RF cellular SoCs, directly impacting the performance and capabilities of Apple's devices.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, employee stock programs, educational reimbursement, and various discounts on Apple products and services. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation assistance.