Wireless Systems Validation Engineer | Apple | Sunnyvale / San Diego / Irvine

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, San Diego, Irvine (CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks an experienced Wireless Systems Validation Engineer to own wireless validation across Sunnyvale, San Diego, and Irvine. You will execute test plans, perform RF/baseband testing, and collaborate with silicon and software teams to ensure quality for products shipped worldwide.

Responsibilities include running rigorous tests with CMW500/UXM and spectrum analyzers, analyzing failures, and contributing to regulatory certification. On-site presence is required.

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 validation, test engineering, or RF/baseband testing.
• Strong hands-on background in wireless principles and RF/baseband testing.
• Proficiency with lab equipment and testing tools.
• Solid understanding of 5G/LTE/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth standards.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Willingness to work on-site at Apple facilities in Sunnyvale, San Diego or Irvine.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive systems validation test plans for Apple’s wireless products.
• Lead lab-based silicon bring-up, testing, and performance characterization of RF/baseband components.
• Perform RF parametric tests, throughput, link margin, and protocol conformance.
• Use advanced wireless test equipment to run automated and manual test cases.
• Analyze failures, debug hardware/software issues, and file detailed bug reports.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, and validation teams.
• Support regulatory certification and carrier conformance testing under guidance.
• Maintain lab benches, calibration logs, and test script repositories.

Skills

2+ years wireless validation

RF/baseband testing

Python for test automation

Lab/test equipment proficiency

5G/LTE/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in EE/CE/Telecom

Master’s in electrical engineering or wireless communications

Tools

CMW500

UXM

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Position Summary

Apple is actively seeking an experienced and technical Wireless Systems Validation Engineer to join our Wireless Systems Team on a full-time permanent basis across Sunnyvale, San Diego, and Irvine. In this critical systems validation role, you will help own the quality bar for Apple’s wireless systems—from lab-based silicon bring-up to regulatory certification. You will leverage your specialist expertise in RF and baseband performance, test execution, and validation methodologies to ensure uncompromised wireless quality in products that ship to millions worldwide. 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 Validation Engineer supporting Apple’s wireless initiatives across Sunnyvale, San Diego, and Irvine, you will take active ownership of wireless systems validation, test plan execution, lab bring-up, and performance characterization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing rigorous RF and baseband tests, operating advanced wireless test equipment, analyzing test telemetry, debugging system issues, and collaborating closely with silicon design and software squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex validation anomalies under strict product development timelines. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your application directly through Apple’s official recruitment portal at https://lnkd.in/gEzHuQqd, ensuring strict compliance with wireless systems validation prerequisites.

• Execute comprehensive systems validation test plans for Apple’s advanced wireless products and subsystems.
• Participate actively in lab-based silicon bring-up, functional testing, and performance characterization of RF and baseband components.
• Perform rigorous testing covering RF parametric performance, throughput, link margin, and protocol compliance.
• Utilize advanced wireless test equipment (CMW500, UXM, spectrum analyzers) to execute automated and manual test cases.
• Analyze test failures, debug system anomalies across hardware and software layers, and file detailed bug reports.
• Collaborate seamlessly with systems engineering, software development, and validation test squads during product development cycles.
• Support regulatory certification and carrier conformance testing activities under senior engineer guidance.
• Maintain laboratory test benches, equipment calibration logs, and automated test script repositories.

• 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 validation, test engineering, or RF/baseband testing.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on academic or professional background in wireless communications principles and RF/baseband testing.
• Practical proficiency in operating laboratory test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, wireless communication testers).
• Solid understanding of cellular or wireless connectivity standards (5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth).
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under active laboratory environments.
• 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 top‑tier consumer electronics companies, wireless chipset vendors, or test labs.
• Hands‑on programming proficiency in Python for test automation script development and data logging.
• Familiarity with OTA testing methodologies and anechoic chamber operations.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or wireless communications.

Application Information

• 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 Validation Engineer position at Apple, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your RF testing coursework or lab projects, details your Python automation skills, and confirms your location preference.