Full Description

We live in a mobile device-driven world where the need to a continuously increasing data throughput, un-interrupted connectivity and low latency data exchange are demanding continuously evolving communication techniques and innovation. At Apple we are committed to develop best-in-class mobile devices that enable simultaneously an un-compromised customer experience and ever increasing battery time. Keeping our commitment is possible by being in the forefront of the innovation, by bringing to our teams outstandingly talented and motivated people. The success we are striving is the result of very skilled teams, collaborating in an environment which cultivate creativity, partnership, thinking of old problems in new ways and an un-compromised need for excellence. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. We are looking to hire an RF System Validation Engineer in a group that develops cellular modems that will be used in Apple's mobile devices. You will be responsible for the validation and optimisation of the receiver embedded in the cellular RF sub-system which is part of different state-of-the-art mobile products. Your responsibility will cover all cellular radio access technologies, terrestrial or non-terrestrial communication. Your work will require intensive collaboration with various development or productisation teams across the world. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and self-contained technical expert who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges.

DESCRIPTION

In the cellular modem development, the RF system is developed, characterised and optimised before it gets integrated into different kind of products. As an RF system validation engineer you have a wide range of responsibility during the complete development cycle. This starts by defining the test scope, planning and developing the tests cases, which are then used to characterise and optimise the RF system. You will own regression tests that monitor the achieved performance during the entire development and productization phase. Your competence and dedication is required to solve very tricky functional and performance failures reported from the product testing and is needed all the way until the launch of the product. Your collaboration skills will enable you to overcome technical challenges which needs to be resolved by different teams located in various locations across the world.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience in the RF receiver validation and optimisation, complemented with educational background in RF technology Excellent understanding of analog and digital RF receiver implementations, along with the key performance indicators of an RF receiver Deep understanding in RF fundamentals & RF measurement techniques Experience with the handling of state-of-the-art RF measurement instruments and their automation Sound knowledge of cellular 3GPP (2G/3G/4G/5G) RF standards Excellent Python programming skills are a must, SQL or Matlab knowledge being of advantage Proven cross-functional collaboration experience involving multiple teams and disciplines Excellent interpersonal skills and the desire to accept diverse challenges