Job Details

RF Applications Engineer - Instrument Engineering

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200599340

This small team of extraordinary engineers designs and produces precision RF and Analog Test Join our Wireless team and drive innovation that matters! We’re looking for engineers with good fundamentals in RF, communication, software and signal processing to join the growing Instrument Engineering team at Apple.

This small team of extraordinary engineers designs and produces precision RF and Analog Test Equipment for use in calibrating and testing cellular, 5G, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB and NFC radios in millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs and ?Watches. All members of the team bring their own unique expertise to collectively take internal Apple products from concept to mass production. Each internal product is designed to Apple's exacting standards resulting in breathtaking test equipment that maintains the quality, accuracy and function of commercially available offerings.

Description

The role involves working with internally designed RF test equipment and devices under test. Candidate will write automation software to control and characterize these systems and debug issues using your knowledge of RF measurement, signal processing, hardware and software. The candidate is also expected to build relationships with new engineering teams within Apple and 3rd party vendors. The candidate is expected to travel internationally and domestically up to 25%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of RF fundamentals, DSP and communications theory

• Strong experience in at least one of these languages: Python, C++ or Matlab

• Experience developing scalable software in Python, C++ or Matlab

• International travel up to 25% is required

• Bachelor’s degree is needed, and we highly value Master’s or above. Relevant disciplines include Electrical Engineering, Math and Physics.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience or equivalent

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Knowledgable with RF measurements of CW and modulated signals

• Strong experience writing object oriented software

• Recent experience with cellular (4G/5G) or connectivity (WiFi, BT) signal analysis including EVM, ACLR, SEM, IQ mismatch

• Recent experience with data analysis of RF parameters

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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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