This role at Apple involves defining RF hardware platform test requirements and designing in-house test systems to ensure compliance with wireless standards. The position requires collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams to optimize RF performance. The focus is on performing RF hardware validation and analyzing RF component behavior in cellular technologies. This role is essential for supporting the manufacturing and certification of Apple products.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in RF Receiver (Rx) and Transmitter (Tx) chains and characterization.
• Experience performing RF hardware validation using RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
• Knowledge of optimizing RF parametric performance including Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) and Power Added Efficiency (PAE).
• Experience measuring RF parameters including gain, stability, and phase noise.
• Familiarity with wireless technologies such as GSM, UMTS, LTE, or NR.

• Define RF hardware platform test requirements and manage the testing process.
• Design and implement in-house test systems for RF validation.
• Debug and resolve issues related to RF hardware performance.
• Support the manufacturing and certification processes for Apple products.
• Build and execute detailed test plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze RF component behavior in cellular technologies and provide recommendations.

• 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.