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Wireless RF OTA Connectivity Systems Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cupertino, CA), Hybrid (Santa Clara, CA)$184.7k - $324.8kPosted 6mo ago

About the role

Systems Engineer to drive connectivity performance across WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, and UWB technologies for Apple's wireless products. Focus on evaluating, characterizing, and optimizing connectivity through design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver best-in-class wireless experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Shape next-generation consumer products by applying wireless system design and characterization expertise to solve complex performance challenges.
  • Drive system-level link budget understanding and its impact on feature performance through simulation, emulation, and measurement.
  • Architect and maintain best-in-class testbeds and controlled environments to identify and characterize relevant KPIs and unlock the next tier of wireless performance.
  • Define and execute validation plans, identify HW and SW opportunities to close performance gaps, and drive their adoption.
  • Champion product quality along with cross-functional teams (RFHW, Antenna, Product Design, EE) through root cause analysis and driving design improvements.
  • Represent Apple's product goals in standardization venues and mentor engineers in defining test plans, custom testing solutions, and platform-level fixes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in EE or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Industry experience in development/ characterization of RF/Antenna system for wireless technologies. Experience in commercializing wireless products is required.
  • Solid understanding of wireless system concepts and performance evaluation in at least one technology: 802.11ax, 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6E, GNSS, UWB, or Bluetooth.
  • Solid understanding of PHY layer and MAC/application layer protocols.
  • Solid understanding of end-to-end link budget and wireless propagation.
  • Hands-on modeling experience using at least one simulation tool (e.g., MATLAB, HFSS, CST, ANSOFT, or equivalent).
  • Master’s Degree in EE or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Working experience with RF characterization, antenna design and testing, anechoic chambers, and RF test equipment.
  • Hands-on experience with throughput measurement tools (e.g., ixChariot, iPerf, Octoscope, or similar).
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for system-level modeling and simulation.
  • Track record of driving HW/SW design improvements through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Familiarity with industry conformance requirements for WLAN, Bluetooth, and GNSS technologies.
  • Familiarity with chipset and platform architecture for connectivity technologies (WLAN, Bluetooth, GNSS, UWB).
  • Familiarity with AI tools and workflows (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, automation platforms) to boost productivity and engineering efficiency.

Skills

Required:RF/Antenna system developmentWireless technologiesLink budget & propagationSimulation & modelingTestbed design & validationCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Standardization & mentoringAI tools in engineering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (eligibility may vary)
  • employee stock plans including RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Last updated Jul 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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