WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

About the role

Join our Wireless Systems Design Validation Team, a dynamic group at the forefront of wireless innovation. We ensure that advanced wireless and PHY systems meet stringent design specifications and deliver optimal performance across critical functionalities, including Throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming and Coexistence. Our work directly impacts the quality and reliability of next-generation wireless technologies, making us integral to the success of cutting-edge connectivity solutions. This is an opportunity to work with industry-leading engineers on complex technical challenges that shape the future of wireless communication.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies for validating connectivity performance of state-of-the-art WiFi systems.
• Working closely with design engineers and system integration/test engineers, you will define requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive system optimization.
• Your responsibilities will span from automation framework development to hands-on lab testing, ensuring thorough validation of PHY/MAC functionality while maintaining robust test infrastructure for ongoing regression and continuous integration efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Hands-on experience testing and validating WiFi systems in laboratory environments.
• Proven experience developing and automating tests for wireless systems, with demonstrated ability to create robust, scalable test frameworks.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment, including signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and WiFi signaling testers. Experience with CMW500 or equivalent platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with network analysis and debugging tools such as protocol analyzers, Wireshark, iperf, and similar utilities.
• Experience in configuring and controlling access points (APs) and understanding of AP-client interactions is a plus.
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, and/or C#, with emphasis on test automation and data analysis.
• Pay & Benefits
• Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Additional Information

Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you'll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers' connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before.

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