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Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

Apple

Location

Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

This role is part of the Wireless Hardware group, focusing on ensuring that cutting-edge wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards. The Wireless Systems Design Validation Team is responsible for driving test automation and validation methodologies that enhance product development. The position involves creating test infrastructure and automation solutions that will impact the success of next-generation wireless technologies. Candidates will work with advanced wireless communication systems, particularly in WiFi and cellular technologies.

Requirements

  • BS degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems, with an emphasis on WiFi.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# for test automation.
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
  • 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.
  • Proven experience developing test automation, including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts and interfaces.
  • Experience with automation infrastructure development and related tools such as Git, CI/CD, databases, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that wireless and PHY systems meet performance standards across critical parameters.
  • Drive test automation and validation methodologies to accelerate product development.
  • Create test infrastructure and automation solutions for next-generation wireless technologies.
  • Test wireless silicon in laboratory environments using RF test equipment.
  • Develop test automation, including equipment drivers and automation scripts.
  • Implement automation infrastructure development for traceability and repeatability.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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