Wireless Systems Validation Engineer - NFC

Wireless Systems Validation Engineer – NFC

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 14, 2025

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At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.

Apple’s RF System Engineering team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual to work on integration of NFC technologies into Apple’s wireless products.

Description

You will validate & characterize wireless system performance across wireless technologies towards industry conformance / use case requirements, perform debug and failure analysis of issues with cross-functional engineering teams and drive issues to closure. You will be responsible to complete certification testing. Examples of activities you may be involved in are:

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• Executing validation and characterization test plans to meet industry and performance requirements.
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• Bringing-up device-under-test and setups for validation readiness.
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• Defining test requirements, design and implementing test systems.
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• Tracking validation status, analyze results, communicate issues & insights from data to cross functional forum.
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• Performing failure analysis to understand low margin or failures making use of experimental SW/FW and mock-up hardware.
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• Collaborating with test equipment vendors, technology suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize radio performance of device.
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• Supporting manufacturing test and Certification of Apple products.
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Minimum Qualifications

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  Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

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  Practical knowledge in NFC.

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  Experience with using RF lab test equipment.

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Preferred Qualifications

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  Master’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred.

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  Practical knowledge of transceiver architecture and RF front-end characteristics that impact NFC system level RF parametric including field strength, sensitivity, etc.

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  Practical knowledge of NFC technology including its standards (ISO14443, EMVCo) including performance requirements, conformance requirements and required testing methodologies.

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  Experience with test evaluation and hands-on debug of troubleshooting NFC.

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  Hands-on experience with RF equipments such as network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes.

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  Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

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  Working knowledge of MAC/PHY Layer and application layer for NFC is a plus.

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  Proficiency at HFSS/CST simulations to model/analyze wireless HW issues is a plus.

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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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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