{"title": "Senior RFIC Design Validation Test Engineer", "summary": "The Wireless SoC Radio Team designs state-of-art highly energy efficient CMOS radios, from RF to bits. In this role, you will work closely with the RFIC design team to perform radio calibration, optimization, characterization, and debug.", "description": "Responsibilities include: - Develop and integrate RF end to end DUT control sequence and then verify it with emulation system. Responsible for wireless-SOC RF functionality bringup. Design and develop RF block and/or system calibrations including algorithms and optimizations. RF performance optimization and characterization such as Psat, Mask, IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, lock time, return loss, etc. Design RF test bench and implement scripts which controls wireless-SOC and communicate test equipment. Writing scripts that plot, parse and analyze large data sets. Generate RF performance summary report based on characterization results against chip specification. Develop RF Calibrations and tests for ATE mass productions and analyze ATE failures. Develop RF FW based on python reference script.", "key_qualifications": "Solid experience of RF parametric testing, such as IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, loadpull, etc. Strong working knowledge of RF test equipments, such as network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, etc. Strong Wireless RF background and familiarity with RF systems fundamentals, RF transceiver architectures and/or digital communication. Proficiency with understanding RFIC block-level design schematics. Some experience of RF PCB board design, debug and development. Python programming language is highly desired. Experience with embedded system and C programming language is preferred.", "preferred_qualifications": "", "education_experience": "BS and 10+ years of relevant experience. MS preferred.", "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\u2019s 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\u2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You\u2019ll 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 \u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more 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.", "company": "apple"}