Job Details

Product RF Design Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 01, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200602356

At Apple, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver best in class performance for our wireless products. As a member of the Product RF team, you will be at the forefront of wireless technology, as we push the boundaries of achievable performance in wireless for state-of-the-art products. You will become part of a hands-on product development team that shapes and influence current and future generations of Apple products.

We’re looking for self-driven and motivated engineers with good fundamentals in one or more areas of antenna design, RF/wireless and electromagnetic theory, system integration, & wireless communications.

Description

Product RF Design Engineers should have a broad-based knowledge in aspects RF architecture, design, integration and manufacturing. They have deep theoretical and practical knowledge in one or more areas of electromagnetic theory, RF and Wireless circuit design, communication theory, and product design trade-off. They use electromagnetic and system simulation, hands on prototyping, test and measurement to understand complex system and sub-system interactions, implications to product level design, and manufacturing trade-offs to enable mass production.

Product RF Design Engineers apply their expertise in all aspects of product design from concept, architecture definition, integration and prototyping to final production. They work closely with wireless and software architects, industrial designers, and product designers to guide and sculpt the product design with an eye towards optimizing RF functionality for the user. Traveling up to 15% of the time may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent education

• Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits

• Experience in antenna design including simulation, mockup skill and architecture investigation

• Experience in RF measurement and desense

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in integration of wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, and NFC into products

• Experience in RF schematic and PCB layout practices and guidelines

• Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation

• Ability to debug desense issues and characterize noise sources

• Experience with production environment and statistical analysis

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively across cultures and geographical locations

• Strong collaborator, with ability to build strong relationships both within and outside the team

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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