System Test Engineer 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability - Apple
Overview
Apple seeks a System Test Engineer to lead 5G and emerging 6G interoperability testing. This role drives seamless connectivity across networks and collaborates with global partners. You will shape the wireless experience for millions.
What You'll Do11
- 1Design, develop, and execute system-level interoperability test plans for 5G NR and 6G technologies across commercial and lab environments
- 2Analyze 3GPP protocol stacks and physical layer behavior to identify failure modes and drive root cause analysis
- 3Build and maintain automated test frameworks and AI/ML-assisted diagnostic tools to accelerate coverage
- 4Partner with carrier and chipset partners to define test scenarios and reproduce field-reported issues
- 5Collaborate with hardware software and RF teams to validate new device features against evolving 3GPP specifications
- 6Triage, document, and track defects with clear technical detail while driving resolution
- 7Contribute to internal test infrastructure signal analysis pipelines and reporting dashboards
- 8Stay current with 3GPP Release roadmaps and proactively identify testing gaps
- 9Apply knowledge of 5G core network architecture network slicing and SA/NSA deployment modes
- 10Utilize iOS or embedded platform debugging and log analysis tools
- 11Demonstrate background in RF performance testing beam management MIMO and FR2 mmWave characterization
Requirements11
- 1Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Telecommunications or related field
- 23+ years of hands-on experience in wireless system testing interoperability testing or protocol validation
- 3Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards including 5G NR physical layer FR1 FR2/mmWave RRC NAS and related protocols
- 4Proficiency in scripting and automation Python shell or similar for test development and analysis
- 5Familiarity with AI/ML tools for test data analysis anomaly detection or tool development
- 6Experience with lab test equipment such as network emulators protocol analyzers and signal analyzers
- 7Strong cross-functional communication skills to present technical findings to diverse audiences
- 8Concrete experience with carrier interoperability testing and field trial environments
- 9Background in RF performance testing beam management MIMO and FR2 mmWave characterization
- 10Understanding of test management and CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration
- 11Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience
Salary Insight
$175 - $308k per year
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