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RF Fixture Design Engineer (EE)

Apple· Hardware
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BengaluruFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Designs and produces precision RF and Analog Test Equipment & Test Fixtures for calibrating and testing wireless technologies in Apple products. Works across NPI with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers to design, develop, and deploy fixtures from prototype to mass production.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and deploy fixtures for Apple’s wireless products from prototype to mass production.
  • Cover hardware designs for embedded systems, mixed signal circuits, RF conducted transmission or radiated test.
  • Fixture assembly, bring up, debugging, and functional verification.
  • Work with vendors to design and fabricate fixture hardware, ensuring fixture design ownership and minimizing fixture-related failures & retest rates.
  • Conduct thorough debugging of fixture design issues, document debug instructions and findings.
  • Analyze logs and large datasets to identify root causes of failures.
  • Utilize simulations and Design of Experiments to drive data-driven decision-making / failure mode analysis and resolution.
  • Travel internationally and domestically up to 30%.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree or higher highly valued
  • 5+ years of experience in wireless design or test in the consumer/enterprise product domain (Robotics/Mechatronics/RF) focused in electro-mechanical or electronic systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills for test system validation
  • Deep understanding of DC-DC regulators and Power / Signal Integrity
  • Experience with microcontrollers and serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, GPIO, etc)
  • Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping and EE/RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNA, etc)
  • Knowledge in RF testing methods in high volume manufacturing
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Related experience in: calibration/test, over-the-air measurement, antenna design, RF hardware, signal integrity and high speed digital design
  • Experience with circuit simulation / analysis, component selection, schematic capture, PCB placement (Allegro or similar), bring-up, test and validation
  • Ability to analyze large datasets
  • Experience with EE and RF simulation software
  • Experience with high-volume consumer electronics OEM/ODM with Contract Manufacturers
  • Proactive, self-starter and detail-oriented with a can-do attitude
  • Passionate and comfortable working in dynamic environments

Skills

Required:RF testingDC-DC regulatorsMicrocontrollers and serial interfacesHardware prototyping

Benefits

  • Accessibility-focused culture and benefits (as part of Apple’s commitment)
Last updated Aug 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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