RF System Integration Engineer, Instrument Engineering

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$129,300–$225,300 / yr
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7 days ago
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TL;DR · RF System Integration Engineer, Instrument Engineering

The RF System Integration Engineer (Instrument Engineering) joins the Wireless team within the Instrument Engineering group to design and produce precision RF and analog test equipment. This role involves characterizing and troubleshooting RF measurement systems, developing automated test and calibration software, and providing hands-on support for internal customers from prototype through mass production. The engineer will debug hardware, firmware, and software issues while utilizing signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and power sensors to ensure accuracy. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python or C++, MATLAB, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Candidates must possess strong fundamentals in RF, wireless communication, and signal processing. The role specifically addresses the challenge of calibrating and validating cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mmWave, UWB, and NFC radios to ensure reliable performance across a wide range of mobile and wearable devices.

What you'll do

  • Debug RF and analog measurement problems on the bench by isolating root causes across hardware, firmware, and software.
  • Develop, maintain, and extend automated test and calibration software for RF instrumentation using Python or C++.
  • Characterize RF systems using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and power sensors.
  • Support RF applications and bring-up from the prototype phase through to mass production.
  • Work directly with internal customers to define test requirements and provide hands-on technical support.
  • Analyze RF measurement data and present actionable findings to cross-functional technical audiences.
  • Improve test coverage and throughput by automating manual workflows and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop calibration methods and procedures to ensure test equipment remains accurate and traceable.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; MS preferred.
  • 3–4 years of hands-on experience in RF, wireless, or test/measurement engineering.
  • Strong RF fundamentals and ability to debug problems using signal generators, analyzers, VNAs, and power sensors.
  • Proven experience developing automated test software from the ground up in Python and/or C++.
  • Strong communication skills to work with customers and present technical findings to cross-functional audiences.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 15%.
  • Experience with RF system calibration methods, procedures, and traceability (preferred).
  • Knowledge of DSP, communications theory, and various wireless technologies like 5G, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth (preferred).

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