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
The Wireless System Engineer at Apple will work on innovative wireless SoC products that enhance user experiences. This role involves system integration, characterization, and debugging of PHY and radio systems. The engineer will collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure high performance and reliability of wireless technologies. This position offers the chance to contribute to products that impact millions of customers worldwide.
Requirements
- BS degree with a minimum of 3-10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong fundamentals in RF/PHY systems, signal processing, and communication theory.
- Practical expertise in OFDM-based transceivers.
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as 802.11 and LTE.
- Experience with radio calibration algorithms and system bring-up.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and characterize state-of-the-art wireless SoC products.
- Engage in the bring-up and tuning of PHY and radio systems.
- Optimize performance and debug issues using communication theory.
- Utilize test equipment to identify and resolve performance 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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