Apple

Apple

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Product RF Design Engineer

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Posted Aug 12, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits.
Education
BSEE or Equivalent Education.

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Role Summary

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The Product RF Design Engineer joins a hands-on Product RF Design team developing current and future generations of Apple products. The role focuses on RF and wireless product design, integration, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing support to optimize wireless functionality.

What You'll Do

  • Apply RF design expertise from concept and architecture definition through integration, prototyping, and final production.
  • Perform antenna design, electromagnetic simulation, and prototype hardware design.
  • Integrate cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi, and NFC technologies into products.
  • Develop RF/antenna schematics and PCB/flex layouts.
  • Work with wireless and software architects, industrial designers, product designers, and manufacturing teams to support product builds...

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Qualifications

BSEE or equivalent education; coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, electromagnetic theory, or circuits; knowledge of EM, RF hardware, or antenna design.

Required

  • BSEE or Equivalent Education
  • Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits
  • Knowledge of EM or RF Hardware or antenna design

Preferred

  • Master’s or above degree in Electrical Engineering with Electro-magnetics or RF emphasis
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools
  • Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation
  • Ability to debug Desense issues and characterize noise sources
  • Experience with production environment and statistical analysis

Original job description

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Summary

You will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver outstanding performance for wireless products. As a member of the Product RF Design team, you will be at the forefront of wireless technology as we push the boundaries of achievable performance in wireless for innovative products. You will become part of a hands-on product development team that develops and influences current and future generations of Apple products.

We’re looking for dedicated and motivated engineers with good fundamentals in one or more areas of RF/wireless and electromagnetic theory, antenna design, system integration, & wireless communications.

Description

Product RF Design Engineers should have a broad-based knowledge in RF architecture, design, integration and manufacturing. They have deep theoretical and practical knowledge in one or more areas of electromagnetic theory, RF and Wireless circuit design, communication theory, and product design trade-off. They use electromagnetic and system simulation, hands on prototyping, test and measurement to understand complex system and sub-system interactions, implications to product level design, and manufacturing trade-offs to enable mass production.

Responsibilities

Product RF Design Engineers apply their expertise in all aspects of product design from concept, architecture definition, integration and prototyping to final production. They work closely with wireless and software architects, industrial designers, and product designers to guide and sculpt the product design with an eye towards optimizing RF/Wireless functionality for the user. They will work closely with manufacturing teams to support builds from prototype phase to mass production.


Antenna design, EM simulation and prototype HW design.
Integrate different wireless technologies such as cellular, GPS, Wifi, and NFC into products.
RF/Antenna schematic and PCB/flex layout.

Minimum Qualifications

BSEE or Equivalent Education.
Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits.
Knowledge of EM or RF Hardware or antenna design.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or above degree in Electrical Engineering with Electro-magnetics or RF emphasis.
Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools.
Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation.
Ability to debug Desense issues and characterize noise sources.
Experience with production environment and statistical analysis.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.