Wireless RF OTA Connectivity Validation Engineer
Core
Validate and certify wireless performance across Apple's product portfolio for WLAN, BT, UWB, and GNSS technologies.
Role type
Senior IC wireless RF OTA validation engineer
Builds
Radiated system characterization and performance analysis for Apple wireless products
Domain
Consumer electronics, wireless connectivity, RF systems
Required skills
Antenna design and testing, anechoic chamber operation, RF test equipment usage, wireless technology standards (IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, GNSS, LTE, GSM, UMTS, CDMA), regulatory compliance knowledge, test case development, third-party lab certification support, cross-functional debugging, test setup calibration and improvement
Preferred skills
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, PHY and MAC layer protocol understanding, MATLAB simulation, RF test equipment proficiency (Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz), OTA test standards familiarity (CTIA, 3GPP), AI tools and automation workflows, third-party certification program leadership
Technologies
WLAN, Bluetooth, UWB, GNSS, LTE, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, MATLAB, Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, PTCRB, CTIA, CWG
Responsibilities
Execute OTA validation plans and drive wireless performance validation across carrier and industry certification test setups. Translate carrier and industry requirements into actionable test cases. Debug marginal and failure tests with cross-functional teams to drive design changes. Own and continuously improve test setups for lab environments. Plan and execute final certification testing at third-party labs. Contribute to evolving wireless characterization methodologies.
