RFIC Test Engineer

Irvine San Diego Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive with pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of an outstanding `team, you’ll craft sophisticated, groundbreaking projects that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You’ll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, coordinated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers worldwide.

Description

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into sophisticated wireless SoCs. Our transceivers have powered wireless connectivity solutions for Apple wearable products, enabling the smallest form factor at the lowest power envelope. You will have the opportunity to do innovative development in transceiver design while working closely with systems and product teams at Apple! In this role, you will be part of an RFIC design team and perform the tests, debugging, and measurements for RF SOC IP. Would you like to join us and become part of this diverse team?

Minimum Qualifications

BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience in RF test development, debugging, and reporting.
Scripting and debugging knowledge in any of the following: Python, Perl, TCL, C++, or equivalent.
Solid understanding of RF test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, etc.).
Good knowledge of RF, PLL, and general wireless systems measurements (i.e., IP3, NF, ACPR, phase noise, lock time, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

MS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong RF background and familiarity with RF systems fundamentals.
Some experience in RF PCB board design, debugging, and development.
Exposure to RFIC design and simulation/verification.
Exposure to SOC design and simulation/verification.

About this role

Summary

Perform RF test development, debugging, measurements, and report for wireless transceivers.

Job title

RFIC Test Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Candidates must be in Irvine, San Diego, Sunnyvale; remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RF test developmentdebuggingmeasurementscriptingPythonPerlTCLC++RF test equipment

Preferred skills

RF systems fundamentalsRF PCB designRFIC designSOC design

Specializations

RFtestdebuggingmeasurementRFIC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Irvine, CA, USA

On-site City

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City