About the role
Summary
At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you want to impact millions of users by developing an extra-ordinary product with a prime focus on accuracy, understandability and performance of the product? We are the Apple Field Design Engineering team, and we are seeking a highly motivated and technical individual to work on testing unreleased Apple products. You will be responsible for evaluating the latest iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch hardware systems, in the field, from early prototype to final products, on different network and wireless technologies, including performance metrics creation/evolution, post processing and analysis of device logs from the field. Come join our team and become part of a hands-on team that fosters engineering excellence, creativity and innovation. We are a team of multifaceted, encouraging people and innovative technologies are the norm here. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish, imagine what you could do here.
Description
A Field Design Engineer will be involved in evaluating the latest iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch HW/SW systems in the field from early prototype to final products. This includes very early evaluations of our prototypes and HW systems on different wireless technologies, including performance metrics creation/evolution, post processing and analysis of trace log from the field. It also includes running focused experiments in relationship to RF/OTA performance, acoustics, thermals, GPS and NFC validation, etc. The successful candidate will be working with the HW/SW development teams and other cross functional teams on identifying issues impacting the wireless performance. You will perform deep dive analysis into internal logs to understand and identify root cause of any HW/System issue.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent major with 1-5 years relevant work experience Hands-on experience with end to end testing of cellular technologies that includes test plan preparation, field testing, log analysis & debugging UE issues Working knowledge in at least one of the wireless technology 5G NR, LTE/LTE-A, UMTS You have experience owning a complete functional area of an application or product with clear communication across multiple levels in the organization Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed oriented, analytical, able to work independently Able to travel locally and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent major Deep understanding of cellular protocol stack from LTE PHY/MAC to higher layers, Call processing Hardworking and ambitious, able to take on obstacles in innovative ways Knowledge of Antenna/ RF design Basic scripting experience (Shell/Perl/Python/Matlab)
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Aplyr's read
Apple is a tech giant known for its sleek design and innovation, attracting top talent in engineering, design, and business operations.
What's promising
- •Apple consistently leads in tech innovation with a strong focus on design and user experience.
- •The company's global brand recognition offers employees a prestigious platform for career growth.
- •Apple's robust ecosystem integrates hardware, software, and services, creating diverse job opportunities.
What to watch
- •High-pressure work environment with demanding deadlines can impact work-life balance.
- •Apple's secretive culture may limit transparency and cross-departmental communication.
- •Dependence on hardware sales makes the company vulnerable to market saturation risks.
Why Apple
- •Apple's design philosophy emphasizes simplicity and elegance, setting it apart in the tech industry.
- •The company has a unique retail presence with its own stores enhancing customer experience.
- •Apple's closed ecosystem creates a seamless integration across its products, unmatched by competitors.
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is a leading technology company known for its innovative consumer electronics, software, and services. The company designs and manufactures products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and wearables, significantly influencing the tech industry and consumer behavior worldwide.
