Wireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity)
AppleWireless RF Systems Validation Engineer (Connectivity)
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/19/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Apple's RF System Engineering team is seeking a passionate and self-motivated individual to integrate connectivity technologies into wireless products. The role involves validating and characterizing wireless system performance to meet industry standards and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug issues and drive them to resolution. This position offers the opportunity to shape products that enhance the lives of millions of customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Practical knowledge of at least one connectivity wireless technology including WLAN, BT, UWB, or Thread.
- Experience with bench level wireless testing and debugging at the module, reference board, or system level.
- Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Practical knowledge of connectivity industry standards including 802.11, Bluetooth SIG, and 802.15 requirements.
- Expertise in configuring and operating complex RF test setups for hardware validation.
- Experience in characterizing and validating devices against RF emission standards using laboratory equipment.
- Good understanding of system-level RF emissions and their sources.
- Experience with device certification processes and regulatory compliance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Execute validation and characterization test plans to meet industry and performance requirements.
- Bring up device-under-test and define test requirements for validation readiness.
- Track validation status and analyze results while communicating insights to cross-functional teams.
- Perform failure analysis to understand low margin or failures using experimental software and modified hardware.
- Collaborate with vendors and technology suppliers to optimize radio performance.
- Support manufacturing testing and certification of Apple products.
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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