Job Details

RF Wireless Lab Technician

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Sep 12, 2025

Role Number: 200620438-0836

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Join the Wireless Systems & Compliance Engineering Team and you’ll help us create a personal, physical connection for millions of customers around the world. Together, our team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their Apple devices!

Apple’s Wireless Systems and Compliance Engineering team is looking for an RF/Wireless Lab Technician to perform RF regulatory automated tests and Lab management activities (Anechoic Chamber maintenance, Chamber automated tests, Comb Gen Correlation tests, HW Unit management, etc.). We’re looking for someone that can be flexible, receptive to ideas from others, team oriented, and willing to work with Engineers and leads for continuing to support Apple projects.

Description

• Hands-on experience in prototype work and RF verification specifically with OTA and conducted testing.

• Hands-on experience with electronic product assembly.

• Hands-on and fluent with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power supply, digital multimeter, etc.

• Conduct PCB reworks including Soldering & HW rework.

• Own annual Inventory / audit of Labs.

• Assist Engineering team with overall upkeep and support of engineering lab spaces.

• Lead & drive Chamber maintenance, equipment calibration, etc.

• Owner for maintaining inventory & ordering of Lab supplies: Cables, switches, etc.

• Great computer skills: Mac & PC.

• Needs to be able to work independently but able to take direction from multiple sources (Technical Managers and Engineers).

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of lab management experience (Lab inventory/audit, setup assembly, lab maintenance, etc.).

• Solder and rework on PCB level with SMT components (0201, QFNs, BGAs, CSPs, etc.).

• Able to balance multiple tasks at once.

• Good interpersonal and verbal/written/presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in EE or higher.

• Experience working on with lab equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Power meters, etc.

• Experience on bench tests and automated tests.

• Experience in prototype work and functional verification.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $32.76 and $58.92/hr, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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