RF System Integration Engineer (Instrument Engineering)
AppleRF System Integration Engineer (Instrument Engineering)
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/23/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Join Apple's Wireless team as an RF engineer, where you will contribute to the development of precision RF and analog test equipment for various radio technologies. This hands-on role involves debugging RF problems, developing automated test software, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure the reliability of test equipment. You will work closely with RF, software, and signal processing engineers, taking products from concept to mass production. If you enjoy tackling complex RF challenges and automating solutions, this position is for you.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; MS preferred.
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience in RF, wireless, or test/measurement engineering.
- Strong RF fundamentals and ability to debug RF problems using standard RF test equipment.
- Proven experience developing automated test software in Python and/or C++.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 15%.
- Experience with RF system calibration methods and procedures.
- Recent experience analyzing RF parameters in Python or MATLAB.
- Working knowledge of DSP and communications theory.
- Familiarity with cellular (5G/4G), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mmWave, UWB, or NFC radio test and measurement.
- Familiarity with RF test equipment vendors.
- CI/CD experience and a track record of integrating automated tests into a pipeline.
- Hands-on experience using AI assistants and agentic coding workflows.
- Experience applying AI/ML techniques to RF data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Characterize and troubleshoot RF measurement systems on the bench.
- Develop and maintain automated test and calibration software.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and customer teams to ensure test equipment accuracy.
- Engage with internal customers to understand their requirements and provide support.
- Take internal products from concept to mass production while adhering to Apple's standards.
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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