Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY | Apple | Sunnyvale / San Diego / Irvine

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, San Diego, Irvine (CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY to join its Wireless Systems Team across Sunnyvale, San Diego, and Irvine.

In this on-site role you will own silicon bring-up, characterize RF impairments, and drive physical layer integration to deliver robust wireless performance in Apple products. You will run bench tests, develop calibration routines, analyze PHY/RF data, and collaborate with silicon design, verification, and firmware teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in EE/CS with focus on wireless systems, RF, or PHY.
• 2+ years in wireless systems integration or RF engineering.
• Strong hands-on hardware testing and lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead silicon bring-up and RF impairment characterization.
• Develop calibration routines and test scripts for wireless performance.
• Analyze PHY/RF data, perform link-budget assessments.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and firmware teams.

Skills

Wireless integration

RF engineering

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in wireless communications or RF engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Position Summary

Apple is actively seeking an experienced and technical Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY to join our Wireless Systems Team on a full-time permanent basis across Sunnyvale, San Diego, and Irvine. In this critical silicon and wireless engineering role, you will help shape the future of wireless connectivity in products used by millions worldwide by working at the heart of silicon—from OFDM and RF impairments to IQ imbalance and chip bring-up. You will leverage your specialist expertise in wireless integration, calibration algorithms, and physical layer analysis to solve deep technical puzzles and deliver uncompromised wireless performance. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, structured technical mentorship, and exceptional career growth prospects within Apple’s world-class hardware technology enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Wireless Systems Integration Engineer, RF/PHY supporting Apple’s wireless initiatives across Sunnyvale, San Diego, and Irvine, you will take active ownership of silicon bring-up, RF impairment characterization, and physical layer integration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing bench testing, analyzing PHY/RF performance, developing calibration routines, troubleshooting silicon anomalies, and collaborating closely with silicon design and verification squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex hardware integration bottlenecks under strict project milestones. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your application directly through Apple’s official recruitment portal at https://lnkd.in/ggqe67Tu, ensuring strict compliance with wireless engineering prerequisites.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on silicon bring-up, hardware-software integration, and physical layer (PHY/RF) testing on advanced wireless chipsets.
• Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to OFDM, RF impairments, phase noise, and IQ imbalance.
• Develop and execute calibration algorithms, test scripts, and measurement procedures for wireless performance validation.
• Perform detailed PHY/RF data analysis, link-budget assessments, and RF parameter optimization in laboratory settings.
• Collaborate seamlessly with silicon design, systems engineering, firmware development, and cross-functional test squads.
• Author meticulous technical documentation, test logs, validation summaries, and debugging reports.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of wireless integration methodologies and laboratory test automation.
• Participate actively in technical reviews and cross-functional problem-solving workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2+ years of progressive professional experience in wireless systems integration, RF engineering, or silicon testing.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on academic or professional background in physical layer (PHY) and radio frequency (RF) principles.
• Practical proficiency in analyzing OFDM systems, RF impairments, and calibration algorithms.
• Operational familiarity with laboratory test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters).
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under active hardware test conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong collaborative and interpersonal abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on-site operations at Apple (Sunnyvale, San Diego, or Irvine).
• Prior internship or professional working experience in semiconductor companies, wireless chipset manufacturers, or consumer electronics firms.
• Hands-on programming and scripting experience using Python, MATLAB, or C++ for test automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with cellular (5G/4G) or wireless connectivity standards (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS).
• Master’s degree specializing in wireless communications or RF engineering.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Apple Hardware Technology Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Rachna Salla (Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter)
• Email:
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://jobs.apple.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Apple Hardware Compensation Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Sunnyvale, San Diego, and Irvine On-site Openings)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-site Engagement (Sunnyvale | San Diego | Irvine)

Recruitment Pro Tip

• When applying for this Wireless Systems Integration Engineer position at Apple, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your RF/PHY coursework or project portfolio, details your laboratory testing experience, and confirms your location preference.