RF Systems Engineer: Test Automation & Calibration

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee stock programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an experienced RF Instrument Engineer to join the Instrument Engineering team. You will debug RF measurements on the bench, develop automated calibration software, and partner with hardware and software engineers to take tests from prototype to mass production.

You will characterize RF systems, support RF applications, and engage with internal customers to meet test requirements. A strong background in RF/communications and Python or C++ is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; MS preferred.
• 3–4 years of hands-on RF, wireless, or test/measurement engineering experience.
• Strong RF fundamentals and ability to debug RF problems on the bench with standard RF test equipment.
• Proven experience developing automated test software in Python and/or C++.

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, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, 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.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Python

C++

Customer communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

MS preferred

Tools

Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

Power sensors

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an experienced RF Instrument Engineer to join the Instrument Engineering team. You will debug RF measurements on the bench, develop automated calibration software, and partner with hardware and software engineers to take tests from prototype to mass production.

You will characterize RF systems, support RF applications, and engage with internal customers to meet test requirements. A strong background in RF/communications and Python or C++ is essential.