Apple

Wireless RF OTA Connectivity Systems Engineer

Apple$130K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Industry experience in RF/Antenna system development and characterization for wireless technologies.
  • Solid understanding of wireless system concepts and performance evaluation in technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth.
  • Hands-on modeling experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, HFSS).
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred, with additional experience in RF characterization and antenna design.

Responsibilities

  • Define and optimize connectivity performance across Apple's product portfolio.
  • Translate carrier and regulatory requirements into system specifications.
  • Identify hardware and software optimization opportunities actively.
  • Drive the adoption of optimization solutions and champion product quality.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class wireless experiences.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and technology integration.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous education.
  • Access to cutting-edge resources and tools in wireless technology.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that shape Apple's wireless product offerings.
Full Job Description
You will work at the intersection of wireless technology evaluation and product integration, applying deep system expertise to define, characterize, and optimize connectivity performance across Apple's product portfolio. Beyond translating carrier, regulatory, and industry requirements into system specifications, you will proactively identify HW and SW optimization opportunities, drive their adoption, and champion product quality in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, helping Apple deliver best-in-class wireless experiences at scale.

Bachelor's Degree in EE or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant work experience. Industry experience in development/ characterization of RF/Antenna system for wireless technologies. Experience in commercializing wireless products is required. Solid understanding of wireless system concepts and performance evaluation in at least one technology: 802.11ax, 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6E, GNSS, UWB, or Bluetooth. Solid understanding of PHY layer and MAC/application layer protocols. Solid understanding of end-to-end link budget and wireless propagation. Hands-on modeling experience using at least one simulation tool (e.g., MATLAB, HFSS, CST, ANSOFT, or equivalent).

Master's Degree in EE or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant work experience. Working experience with RF characterization, antenna design and testing, anechoic chambers, and RF test equipment. Hands-on experience with throughput measurement tools (e.g., ixChariot, iPerf, Octoscope, or similar). Proficiency in MATLAB for system-level modeling and simulation. Track record of driving HW/SW design improvements through cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with industry conformance requirements for WLAN, Bluetooth, and GNSS technologies. Familiarity with chipset and platform architecture for connectivity technologies (WLAN, Bluetooth, GNSS, UWB). Familiarity with AI tools and workflows (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, automation platforms) to boost productivity and engineering efficiency.

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.

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$63.9 billion
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1976
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