User Research Engineer - RF/Wireless Systems
Description For User Research Engineer - RF/Wireless Systems
Apple's Human Engineering team is seeking a Wireless User Research Engineer to contribute to the development of their wireless products. This role combines technical expertise in RF technology with user research to enhance product development across all phases. The position involves working with various teams including Human Factors, Antenna Design, RF Design, Software, and QA to ensure optimal wireless connectivity during everyday use.
The role offers a unique opportunity to impact millions of customers worldwide by applying both technical and research skills to create superior user experiences. You'll be responsible for conducting user studies, analyzing RF/wireless system performance, and translating technical findings into actionable insights for product development.
As a User Research Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of technology and user experience, utilizing your knowledge of RF technologies, data analysis, and research methodologies. The position requires both technical depth in wireless technologies and the ability to understand user behavior and needs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering with specific expertise in RF and wireless connectivity technologies. You'll need to be proficient in data processing and visualization, have excellent research skills, and be able to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
This role at Apple offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge wireless technologies while focusing on user-centered design principles. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and user experience, working on products that impact people's daily lives. The position combines technical expertise with research methodology, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical challenges and understanding user behavior.
Responsibilities For User Research Engineer - RF/Wireless Systems
- Collaborate with internal and cross-functional partners in defining critical research questions for RF/wireless product development
- Identify and understand users characteristics, environments and use cases related to RF/wireless connectivity
- Design and execute user studies to quantify end-to-end RF/wireless system performance
- Process, analyze and visualize data to formulate insights and inform product decisions
- Communicate results and insights to cross functional stakeholders
Requirements For User Research Engineer - RF/Wireless Systems
- 3+ years of experience post Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related major
- Experience working with RF and wireless connectivity technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, UWB)
- Experience with large-scale data processing and visualization using Python, R, or similar
- Skilled in creating and managing research plans
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- MS or higher graduate degree preferred
- Experience with developing data pipeline and interactive data visualization dashboard
- Research experience in human-centered studies and human-computer interaction
- Experience with building sensing/wireless/RF applications with embedded systems
- Strong statistical background with hypothesis testing models experience
- Strong grasp of RF and wireless connectivity technologies theory
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