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RFIC Test Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$175k - $308.5kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Embedded in Apple’s RFIC design team, perform tests, debugging, and measurements for RF SoC IP within wireless transceiver systems. Lead bench testing, automate measurements, characterize RF performance, and collaborate across RF systems, board layout, and calibration efforts to push wireless performance in Apple products.

Responsibilities

  • Run bench test and debug of RF SoC IP, including transmitters, receivers, PLL, power amplifiers, ADC/DAC, crystal oscillators, and PMU.
  • Debug chip level or board level de-sense and EMI issues.
  • Write scripts using a buildup environment to automate measurements.
  • Perform RF system characterization measuring EVM, spectral mask, phase noise, sensitivity, and other radio parameters.
  • Design external matching networks to optimize Tx/Rx radio performance.
  • Generate RF design/verification/test report.
  • Collaborate with RF systems and integration teams on RF board layout, test interface methodology, and programming sequence and RF calibration programming.
  • Synchronize radio register settings between the simulation environment and test environment.

Qualifications

  • BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in RF test development, debugging, and reporting.
  • Scripting and debugging knowledge in any of the following: Python, Perl, TCL, C++, or equivalent.
  • Solid understanding of RF test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, etc.).
  • Good knowledge of RF, PLL, and general wireless systems measurements (i.e., IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, lock time, etc.).
  • MS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 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.

Skills

Required:RF test developmentScriptingRF measurements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • Apple employee stock programs (discretionary RSUs, stock purchase plan)
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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