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RF System Integration Engineer (Instrument Engineering)

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $277.6kfull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Hands-on RF role in the Instrument Engineering team at Apple. Develops and maintains automated test and calibration software, characterizes RF systems, and supports RF applications from prototype to mass production. Collaborates with hardware, software, and customer teams to ensure test equipment accuracy and reliability at production scale.

Responsibilities

  • Debug RF and analog measurement problems on the bench, isolating root cause across hardware, firmware, and software.
  • Develop, maintain, and extend automated test and calibration software for RF instrumentation.
  • Characterize RF systems and instruments using signal generators, signal/spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and power sensors.
  • Support RF applications and bring-up, partnering with hardware and software engineers from prototype through mass production.
  • Work directly with internal customers to understand test requirements, deploy solutions, and provide hands-on RF applications support.
  • Analyze RF measurement data and present clear, actionable findings to technical and cross-functional audiences.
  • Improve test coverage, repeatability, and throughput by automating manual workflows and integrating them into CI/CD.
  • Contribute to calibration methods and procedures that keep test equipment accurate and traceable.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field; MS preferred.
  • 3–4 years of hands-on experience in RF, wireless, or test/measurement engineering.
  • Strong RF fundamentals and demonstrated ability to debug RF problems on the bench using standard RF test equipment (signal generators, analyzers, VNAs, power sensors).
  • Proven experience developing automated test software in Python and/or C++ from the ground up.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work directly with customers and present technical findings to engineering and cross-functional audiences.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 15%.

Skills

Required:RF troubleshooting on benchAutomated test software developmentRF measurement with test equipmentPython/C++Communication skills
Nice to have:CI/CD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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