Apple
Wireless RF OTA Connectivity Validation Engineer
$129K–$225K
Cupertino, California +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 23, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
Santa Clara, California - Education
- Bachelor’s degree.
About the job
Validates and certifies wireless performance for Apple products through OTA testing, certification support, and cross-functional RF issue debugging.
What you'll do
- Translate carrier, regulatory, and industry requirements into test cases; define and execute validation plans.
- Perform wireless performance validation and certification testing, including at third-party labs.
- Debug test failures with engineering teams and maintain reliable, calibrated test setups.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Hands-on experience with antenna design and testing, anechoic chambers, and RF test equipment.
- Solid understanding of RF component characteristics and behavior.
- Solid understanding of at least one wireless technology: IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, GNSS, LTE, GSM, UMTS, or CDMA.
Nice to have
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE); understanding of PHY Layer and MAC/application layer protocols.
- Proficiency in MATLAB simulations; experience with RF test equipment, OTA standards, certification programs, or AI tools and workflows.
Pay
$129,300 and $225,300 USD base salary
Tools
IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, GNSS, LTE, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, MATLAB
AI focus
Preferred exposure to AI tools and workflows, such as LLMs, AI coding assistants, and automation platforms, to improve productivity and engineering efficiency.
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