Product RF Engineer
About the role
Join an innovative technology company where you will help deliver outstanding performance for wireless products. As a member of the Product RF Design team, you will be at the forefront of wireless technology, pushing the boundaries of achievable wireless performance for state‑of‑the‑art products. You will become part of a hands‑on product development team that shapes and influences current and future generations of Apple products. We are seeking self‑driven and motivated engineers with strong fundamentals in RF/wireless, electromagnetic theory, antenna design, system integration, and wireless communications. This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Execute RF characterization
- Conduct OTA antenna measurements
- Automate test systems
- Optimize RF designs
- Apply expertise across product design lifecycle: concept, architecture definition, system integration, prototyping, and final production
- Collaborate with wireless and software architects, industrial designers, product and system design teams to guide and sculpt product design with an eye toward optimizing RF/Wireless functionality for users
Requirements
- BSEE or MSEE/Higher, or equivalent education
- Coursework or experience in antenna/RF design, wireless communications, EM, or circuits
- Intermediate level experience
Skills
- RF engineering
- Antenna design
- Radio frequency
- RF design
- Wireless network
- Proficient in Python, shell scripting, and C/C++ script development
- Ability to develop automation frameworks for running automated tests
- Familiarity with electromagnetic/circuit simulation tools (HFSS, CST, ADS, Cadence)
- Ability to debug Desense issues in RF systems
Pay
The pay range for this position is $60.00 – $75.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available)
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)