Cellular System Performance Characterization Engineer

Sunnyvale, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-03 → 2026-09-28

Core

Characterize and optimize end-to-end cellular system performance (RF and system) in the lab, focusing on 5G-NR bringup and validation.

Role type

Senior IC embedded firmware engineer (cellular system performance)

Builds

Integrated cellular modem/RF designs for Apple products

Domain

Telecommunications / Wireless Systems / 5G

Required skills

Python, C/C++, Matlab, RF performance metrics analysis, lab equipment operation (VSA, VSG, spectrum analyzer), communication theory, signal processing, calibration algorithms

Preferred skills

3GPP specs knowledge, silicon prototyping, emulation systems, analytics platform software, 4G/5G signaling, wireless physical layer protocols, cellular chipset bringup

Technologies

Python, C/C++, Matlab, VSA, VSG, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter, Tableau, Spotfire, Keysight, LitePoint, Anritsu, R&S

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