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Wireless System Integration and Characterization Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Sunnyvale, Irvine, San Diego)$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Role focused on system integration and characterization of state-of-the-art wireless SoCs, bring-up and integration of PHY/Radio, and executing PHY and radio level characterization from first silicon through mass production in Apple products.

Responsibilities

  • Bring up, integrate, and tune PHY and radio systems on first-silicon wireless SoCs.
  • Characterize and validate PHY/RF performance across operating modes and conditions.
  • Debug and root-cause system-level issues spanning PHY algorithms, RF circuits, firmware, and test setup.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams—including PHY algorithm, RF design, digital, MAC, and firmware—to ensure seamless system integration and performance optimization.
  • Develop and automate test and characterization workflows to accelerate silicon evaluation and regression.
  • Analyze results to identify performance bottlenecks, drive improvements in calibration algorithms (e.g., IQ imbalance, LO leakage, TSSI, Power Control), and ensure robust performance across process and temperature corners.
  • Document findings, communicate results, and drive silicon maturity through iterative bring-up cycles until mass production readiness.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
  • Experience in wireless system design, integration, or bring-up.
  • MS EE or PhD with relevant experience (preferred)

Skills

Required:Wireless system design and bring-upPHY/RF calibration algorithmsSystem bring-up, integration, characterization, and debug of real wireless silicon in a labTest equipment proficiencyProgramming and automationLanguages and tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Apple employee stock programs including RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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