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Dearborn, MI · On-site

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Validation Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

Working hands-on at OTA test stations, you will translate carrier and industry requirements into test cases, execute OTA validation plans and debug wireless performance issues alongside engineering ...

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Wireless RF OTA Cellular Validation Engineer

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 8 hours ago


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Job description

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people's lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every day.
Apple's Wireless System Engineering team is looking for an engineer to work on radiated system characterization/algorithm validation across different cellular technologies for Apple's wireless products and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Description
You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for validating and certifying wireless performance across Apple's product portfolio. Working hands-on at the intersection of hardware, software, and regulatory compliance, you will translate carrier and industry requirements into test cases, execute OTA validation plans, support certification testing at third-party labs, and debug wireless performance issues alongside antenna, RF hardware, Chipset design, Product design, Field, and software engineering teams - building deep expertise across wireless technologies and RF systems alongside some of the best engineers in the industry.
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
Hands-on working experience with antenna design and testing, anechoic chambers, RF test equipment, and Radio Communication tester (CMX/UXM/MT8000A).
Solid understanding of RF component characteristics and behavior.
Solid understanding of LTE, NR FR1, NR FR2.
Hands-on working experience related to Over-the-Air performance validation such as TRP/TIS on handheld or tablet devices with different wireless communication systems such as LTE, NR FR1, NR FR2.
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment from industry-leading vendors (e.g., Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz).
Familiarity with OTA test standards and methodologies (e.g., CTIA, 3GPP).
Preferred Qualifications
MSEE degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
Understanding of PHY Layer and MAC/application layer protocols.
Exposure to AI tools and workflows (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, automation platforms) to boost productivity and engineering efficiency.
Experience driving certification programs at third-party labs (PTCRB, CTIA, CWG).
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask across various disciplines.
Analytical curiosity and a structured approach to diagnosing complex RF and wireless performance issues.
Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976