Apple

System Test Engineer, 5G/6G Wireless Interoperability - Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems

Apple$120K — $145K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in wireless system testing or protocol validation
  • Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards, especially 5G NR
  • Proficiency in scripting languages for test automation
  • Experience with AI/ML tools for test data analysis
  • Familiarity with lab test equipment like network emulators

Responsibilities

  • Validate next-gen wireless connectivity on Apple products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system-level tests
  • Design and execute test strategies for physical layer and protocol behavior
  • Work with global carriers for interoperability validation
  • Leverage AI/ML-driven tooling for early issue detection
  • Drive quality assurance through automated frameworks

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge wireless technology
  • Access to the latest AI/ML tools in testing
  • Involvement with global carrier partners
  • Challenging work that contributes to real-world applications
Full Job Description
Description

In this role, you will be at the forefront of validating next-generation wireless connectivity on Apple products through rigorous interoperability testing across 5G and emerging 6G standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning silicon, software, and RF engineering to design and execute system-level test strategies that span physical layer performance to end-to-end protocol behavior. Working with global carrier partners and industry standards, you'll leverage AI/ML-driven tooling and scalable automation frameworks to uncover issues early and drive quality to the highest bar - all in pursuit of delivering the best possible wireless experience to Apple customers worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

3+ years of hands-on experience in wireless system testing, interoperability testing, or protocol validation

Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards including 5G NR physical layer (FR1 and FR2/mmWave), RRC, NAS, and related protocols

Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, shell, or similar) for test development and result analysis

Experience with AI/ML tools for test data analysis, anomaly detection, or tool development

Familiarity with lab test equipment such as network emulators, protocol analyzers, and signal analyzers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with 6G research concepts, IMT-2030 frameworks, or pre-standard wireless technologies

Hands-on experience with carrier interoperability testing and field trial environments

Knowledge of 5G core network architecture (5GC), network slicing, and SA/NSA deployment modes

Experience with iOS or embedded platform debugging and log analysis tools

Background in RF performance testing including beam management, MIMO, and FR2 mmWave characterization

Familiarity with test management and CI/CD pipelines for continuous test integration

Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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154,000 employees
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Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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