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RF Design Engineer – Next-Gen Wireless

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/11/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

This role is for a mid/senior RF Design Engineer within the Product RF Design team, focusing on delivering high-performance wireless products. The engineer will leverage their expertise in RF/wireless and electromagnetic theory to influence product development and guide junior engineers. The position emphasizes collaboration and the strengthening of the team's technical culture. The engineer will also tackle complex technical problems and contribute to the design and integration of innovative wireless solutions.

Requirements

  • BSEE or equivalent education.
  • 6+ years of experience in antenna/RF design in consumer products.
  • Demonstrated ownership of RF/antenna design through at least one full product cycle, from concept to mass production.
  • Strong foundation in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM theory, or circuit design.
  • Deep knowledge of EM or RF hardware and antenna design.
  • Master's or above in Electrical Engineering with an Electro-magnetics or RF emphasis.
  • Advanced proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation.
  • Proven ability to debug desense issues and characterize noise sources independently.
  • Experience driving production-environment problem solving and statistical analysis.
  • Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver outstanding performance for wireless products.
  • Guide junior engineers and foster collaboration within the team.
  • Apply deep theoretical and practical expertise to resolve complex technical problems.
  • Use electromagnetic and system simulation for product-level design.
  • Conduct hands-on prototyping and test and measurement.
  • Understand complex system and sub-system interactions.
  • Drive production-environment problem solving and statistical analysis.

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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