Wireless System Integration and Characterization Engineer
AppleWireless System Integration and Characterization Engineer
AppleLocation
Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Apple is seeking a Wireless System Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on crafting innovative wireless SoC products. This role involves system integration and characterization, as well as the bringup and integration of PHY/Radio systems. The engineer will utilize their expertise in communication theory and radio calibration algorithms to optimize performance. This position offers the opportunity to impact millions of customers by ensuring Apple products exceed expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in wireless system design, integration, or bring-up.
- MSEE or Ph.D. with relevant experience.
- Knowledge of existing wireless communication protocols such as 802.11 and LTE.
- Understanding of communication theory and key Tx/Rx metrics like EVM and sensitivity.
- Experience with radio calibration algorithms and system characterization.
- Familiarity with wireless/RF test equipment including signal analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, Perl, C/C++, or C#.
- Experience in developing test automation and related infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and characterize state-of-the-art wireless SoC products.
- Bring up and integrate PHY/Radio systems from chip to shipping.
- Engage with first silicon arrivals to tune and debug system performance.
- Optimize performance using communication theory and calibration algorithms.
- Utilize test equipment to identify and resolve issues.
- Develop test automation tools and scripts for efficient testing.
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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