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RF System Integration Engineer — Cellular Technology

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Apple System RF team seeking an experienced RF System Integration Engineer to lead development and optimization of RF automation testing systems for Apple's cellular products. Role involves technical leadership, system architecture decisions, mentoring, and hands-on work solving RF problems across multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture and roadmap for scalable RF automation software across multiple products.
  • Lead development of a multi-faceted C/C++ software suite, setting technical standards and reviewing others' designs.
  • Drive root-cause analysis of complex RF performance issues in partnership with cross-functional/multi-disciplinary Design teams.
  • Provide deep expertise in one or more wireless standards and represent RF system integration in cross-team technical discussions.
  • Mentor mid-level and junior engineers.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated depth in RF fundamentals and communications theory sufficient to independently diagnose novel RF impairments without guidance.
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with RF lab equipment, including having specified or architected test setups, not just operated them.
  • 6+ years professional experience in C/C++ system-level software development, including having designed and shipped non-trivial systems (not just feature work).
  • Proven experience designing or leading development of RF test automation systems or frameworks, end-to-end.
  • Working proficiency with data processing/statistical analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) applied to RF/test data at scale.
  • Experience operating with significant autonomy on ambiguous, cross-functional technical problems, with a track record other engineers can point to.
  • Deep experience with current/emerging Cellular standards (LTE, 5G NR, etc.).
  • Track record designing and shipping RF test solutions/systems from scratch.
  • Experience mentoring or leading small technical efforts.
  • Experience using agentic workflows for software development and data processing.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • 6+ years of relevant industry experience in RF engineering, test systems, or wireless communications.
  • Track record of owning complex technical problems end-to-end, from architecture through delivery.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across teams.

Skills

Required:RF fundamentals and communications theoryC/C++ system-level software developmentRF lab equipment and test setupsRF test automation systemsData processing / statistical analysisCellular standards (LTE, 5G NR)Communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement including tuition
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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