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 be part of a dynamic team focused on crafting innovative wireless SoC products. This role involves system integration, characterization, and debugging of advanced wireless technologies. The engineer will engage with the first silicon to ensure optimal performance and reliability in Apple products. A strong understanding of communication theory and experience with test equipment will be essential for success in this position.
Requirements
- BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of 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.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, Perl, C/C++, or C#.
- Experience with automation infrastructure development and related tools.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and characterize state-of-the-art wireless SoC products.
- Bring up and debug the PHY and radio system operation and performance.
- Optimize performance using communication theory and calibration algorithms.
- Use test equipment to identify and resolve issues in the silicon.
- Develop test automation including equipment drivers and reporting tools.
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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