Wireless System Automation And Test Engineer

Wireless System Automation And Test Engineer

Irvine, California, United States

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.

Responsibilities

• You will develop sophisticated automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems across RF and baseband domains, enabling comprehensive validation and regression testing throughout the silicon development lifecycle.
• Working closely with PHY, MAC, and RF design engineers, you'll translate specifications into automated test strategies, identify validation gaps, and drive resolution of complex system issues.
• Your role includes creating equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences, while analyzing results to provide actionable insights and continuously improving test methodologies to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation wireless systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems with emphasis on WiFi; cellular technologies experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of key performance indicators and impairments in RF and baseband domains.
• Hands-on experience testing wireless silicon in laboratory environments.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment including signal analyzers, signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# for test automation.
• Proven experience developing test automation, including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, and interfaces.
• Experience with automation infrastructure development (traceability, repeatability) and related tools (Git, CI/CD, databases, reporting tools).

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