Wireless RF OTA Connectivity Systems Engineer
AppleWireless RF OTA Connectivity Systems Engineer
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA, Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Apple's Wireless System and Compliance Engineering team is seeking a Systems Engineer to enhance connectivity performance across various wireless technologies including WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, and UWB. This role involves evaluating wireless technology and integrating products to ensure optimal performance. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate industry requirements into system specifications and identify opportunities for hardware and software optimization. The position offers a unique chance to contribute to the development of innovative wireless products that impact millions of users.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Industry experience in the development and characterization of RF/Antenna systems for wireless technologies.
- Solid understanding of wireless system concepts and performance evaluation in at least one technology such as 802.11ax, 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6E, GNSS, UWB, or Bluetooth.
- Hands-on modeling experience using at least one simulation tool like MATLAB, HFSS, CST, ANSOFT, or equivalent.
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Working experience with RF characterization, antenna design and testing, anechoic chambers, and RF test equipment.
- Proficiency in MATLAB for system-level modeling and simulation.
Responsibilities
- Drive connectivity performance across WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, and UWB technologies.
- Define, characterize, and optimize connectivity performance across Apple's product portfolio.
- Translate carrier, regulatory, and industry requirements into system specifications.
- Identify hardware and software optimization opportunities and drive their adoption.
- Champion product quality in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Utilize throughput measurement tools to assess performance.
- Familiarize with industry conformance requirements for WLAN, Bluetooth, and GNSS technologies.
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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