RFIC Validation and Characterization Engineer
Core
Deliver end-to-end RF integration solutions for advanced wireless SoC products, owning the first bring-up and final silicon validation.
Role type
Senior IC RFIC validation and characterization engineer
Builds
Wireless connectivity for Apple's products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wireless RFIC / SoC
Required skills
RF test development, hands-on debugging, performance characterization, Python scripting, RF measurement automation, EVM/spectral mask/phase noise/IP3/NF/ACPR analysis, RF PCB debugging, RFIC block-level schematic understanding
Preferred skills
Master's degree, deep RF system fundamentals, RF PCB design and development, RFIC/SoC design simulation and verification
Technologies
Python, Perl, Tcl, C++, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Signal Analyzers, Signal Generators, ATE
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on bench testing, characterization, and debugging of RF SoC IP (transmitters, receivers, PLLs, PAs, ADCs/DACs). Drive bring-up and functional validation of new wireless SoCs from first silicon to final product. Design and develop radio calibrations including algorithm development and optimization. Automate RF measurements and data analysis by writing robust scripts to control test equipment and DUT. Characterize and optimize key RF performance metrics. Debug complex chip-level and board-level issues including desense and EMI. Collaborate with RF Systems, Design, and Integration teams on board layout, test methodology, and calibration programming. Produce comprehensive RF design verification, characterization, and test reports. Develop and support RF calibration and test routines for ATE in mass production.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC