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Cellular Field Design Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The Apple Field Design Engineering team is seeking a motivated individual to test unreleased Apple products, focusing on accuracy, understandability, and performance. This role involves evaluating the latest iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch hardware systems from early prototypes to final products. The team values engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation, and offers a hands-on environment. Candidates will work closely with HW/SW development teams to identify issues impacting cellular functionality and performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent major with 2-5 years relevant work experience
  • Hands-on experience with end-to-end testing of cellular technologies including test plan preparation, field testing, log analysis, and debugging issues
  • Working knowledge in at least one wireless technology such as 5G NR, LTE/LTE-A, or UMTS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, and analytical
  • Availability to travel for work up to 50% of the year without restrictions
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent major is preferred
  • Deep understanding of cellular protocol stack from LTE PHY/MAC to higher layers
  • Knowledge of Antenna/RF design
  • Basic scripting experience in Shell, Perl, Python, or Matlab

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the latest iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch hardware systems in the field from early prototype to final products
  • Perform HW and SW cellular testing on Apple products
  • Analyze internal logs to understand and identify root causes of issues
  • Collaborate with HW/SW development teams and other multi-functional teams to identify issues impacting cellular functionality and performance

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.

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