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RFIC Test Engineer

Apple

Location

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

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The role involves working with the wireless RFIC team to architect, design, and validate radio transceivers integrated into wireless SoCs. You will engage in innovative development in transceiver design while collaborating with systems and product teams at Apple. The focus is on pushing the boundaries of wireless systems and improving product experiences for customers. This position requires a strong RF background and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

  • BS degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in RF test development, debugging, and reporting.
  • Scripting and debugging knowledge in Python, Perl, TCL, C++, or equivalent.
  • Solid understanding of RF test equipment such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
  • Good knowledge of RF, PLL, and general wireless systems measurements.
  • MS or PhD with relevant industry experience is preferred.
  • Strong RF background and familiarity with RF systems fundamentals.
  • Some experience in RF PCB board design, debugging, and development.
  • Exposure to RFIC design and simulation/verification.
  • Exposure to SOC design and simulation/verification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tests, debugging, and measurements for RF SOC IP.
  • Collaborate with other product development groups across Apple.
  • Innovate new technologies that outperform previous iterations.
  • Transform improved hardware elements into a coordinated design.
  • Engage in innovative development in transceiver design.

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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