RFIC Test Engineer — Wireless Systems Innovator

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in San Diego seeks an experienced RF IC design engineer to architect, test, and validate RF transceivers integrated into wireless SoCs. You will perform bench testing, debug, and measurements across TX/RX paths, PLLs, and RF blocks, while collaborating with systems and product teams to deliver high-performance wireless solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on RF test development, automation scripting, and thorough reporting, with strong emphasis on real-world measurements and signal

Qualifications

• BS in EE with 10+ years in RF engineering.
• Experience in RF test development, debugging, and reporting.
• Proficient in Python, Perl, TCL, C++, or equivalent for scripting.
• Strong knowledge of RF measurements (IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise).
• Solid RF test equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Run bench tests and debug RF SoC IP.
• Design external matching networks to optimize Tx/Rx radio performance.
• Generate RF design/verification/test reports.
• Collaborate with RF systems and integration teams on test interfaces.
• Synchronize radio register settings between simulation and test environments.

Skills

RF test development

Python

C++

Scripting

RF measurements

EMI

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

VSA

VSG

PCB design tools

Job description

Apple in San Diego seeks an experienced RF IC design engineer to architect, test, and validate RF transceivers integrated into wireless SoCs. You will perform bench testing, debug, and measurements across TX/RX paths, PLLs, and RF blocks, while collaborating with systems and product teams to deliver high-performance wireless solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on RF test development, automation scripting, and thorough reporting, with strong emphasis on real-world measurements and signal