Cellular 4G/5G Firmware Lab Engineer

Summary Posted: Oct 12, 2023 Role Number: 200511003 Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive with pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of an extraordinary modem team, you’ll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before! You’ll work across subject areas to transform improved hardware elements into a single, coordinated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new wireless systems technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world. Do you want to have an impact on every single Apple product? As a Cellular 4G/5G Firmware Lab Engineer, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for crafting and productizing groundbreaking cellular SoCs! Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on experience in wireless verification including setting up and driving wireless hardware testing in an automated environment. Good understanding of LTE and NR 3GPP specifications. Experience with trouble-shooting computer and network related issues. Ability to read and understand electrical engineering drawings, including schematics, layouts and other technical documents. Strong level of expertise with either Excel or Numbers. Strong organizational skills. Using basic hand tools, multimeter and other electronic tools. Familiar with MacOS and iOS. Familiar with key networking concepts and configurations. Experience with IT support is a plus. Description Description • Assisting firmware verification engineers and multi-functional teams in lab setup and planning based on given space, power and cooling capabilities. • Setup, handle and maintain test hardware including debugging setup related issues. • Working with IT to configure and debug network related topics such as connectivity, through-put, firewalls, IP management, etc. • Lead and maintain sufficient inventory of key equipment including cables, connectors and adapters. • Monitor and report utilization of all test systems to ensure accurate allocation of capital resources. Education & Experience Education & Experience Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 3+ years of equivalent technical experience. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $131,500 and $243,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.