RFIC Test Engineer
Core
Perform bench testing, debugging, and measurements for RF SoC IP and wireless transceivers to validate performance and optimize radio parameters.
Role type
Senior IC RFIC Test Engineer
Builds
Wireless connectivity solutions for Apple wearable products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wireless RF systems
Required skills
RF test development, debugging, and reporting; Scripting (Python, Perl, TCL, C++); RF test equipment operation; RF system characterization (EVM, spectral mask, phase noise, sensitivity); RF circuit design (matching networks, PLL, PA, ADC/DAC)
Preferred skills
RF PCB board design and debugging; RFIC design and simulation/verification; SOC design and simulation/verification
Technologies
Network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator
Responsibilities
Run bench tests and debug RF SoC IP components (transmitters, receivers, PLL, PAs, ADC/DAC, oscillators, PMU); Debug chip/board-level desense and EMI issues; Write automation scripts for measurement environments; Perform RF system characterization; Design external matching networks; Generate test reports; Collaborate on RF board layout and calibration programming; Synchronize radio register settings between simulation and test environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC