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Wireless System Integration and Characterization Engineer

Apple

Location

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

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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 optimal performance of wireless technologies in Apple products. A strong understanding of communication theory and practical experience in RF systems are essential for success in this position.

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
  • Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as 802.11 and LTE
  • Experience with radio calibration algorithms and system integration
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, or C++

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and characterize state-of-the-art wireless SoC products
  • Bring up and debug PHY and radio systems from chip to shipping
  • Optimize performance using communication theory and calibration algorithms
  • Utilize test equipment to identify and resolve issues in silicon
  • 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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