Wireless RF OTA Cellular Validation Engineer
Core
Validating and certifying wireless performance across Apple's product portfolio through radiated system characterization and algorithm validation for cellular technologies.
Role type
Senior IC wireless RF validation engineer
Builds
Certified wireless products meeting carrier and regulatory standards
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wireless communications / RF engineering
Required skills
Antenna design and testing, Anechoic chamber operation, RF test equipment usage, Radio Communication tester operation (CMX/UXM/MT8000A), LTE protocol knowledge, NR FR1 protocol knowledge, NR FR2 protocol knowledge, RF component characteristics understanding, OTA validation planning, Third-party lab certification coordination, Cross-functional debugging
Preferred skills
MSEE degree, PHY Layer protocol understanding, MAC layer protocol understanding, TRP/TIS measurement on handheld devices, Keysight RF test equipment experience, Rohde & Schwarz RF test equipment experience, OTA test standards knowledge (CTIA, 3GPP), AI tools and workflows familiarity, Certification program driving experience
Technologies
LTE, NR FR1, NR FR2, CMX, UXM, MT8000A, Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, CTIA, 3GPP, PTCRB, ETSI, NAL
Responsibilities
Execute OTA validation plans and drive wireless performance validation across carrier certification test setups. Translate carrier and regulatory requirements into actionable test cases. Debug marginal and failure tests with cross-functional teams to drive design changes. Own and improve test setups for lab calibration and reliability. Plan and execute final certification testing at third-party labs (PTCRB, CTIA, 3GPP). Contribute to evolving wireless characterization methodologies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
