Wireless Systems Researcher
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Summary
Researches how real-world factors like body interference and crowded environments impact wireless performance for Apple's consumer products, using RF expertise and user-centered studies.
Apple is seeking a Wireless Systems Researcher to apply RF technology expertise to user-centered research that informs the design and development of Apple's wireless products. This role investigates how real-world usage—such as body-worn interference, crowded RF environments, and multi-device coexistence—impacts wireless performance and the end-user experience.
If you are passionate about RF technologies and obsessed with the user experience, we encourage you to apply.
This role supports all phases of product development, designing and executing rigorous, statistically sound studies that quantify wireless system performance and translate technical findings into actionable product decisions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams in both Austin and Cupertino, including Human Factors, Antenna Design, RF Design, QA, and Software.
Minimum Qualifications
- MS with 3+ years of professional experience or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with strong background in RF/wireless technologies, data analysis/visualization, and human-centered or experimental research
- Experience working with RF and wireless connectivity technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi, UWB), preferably for consumer products
- Experience applying statistical methods and experimental design principles (e.g., hypothesis testing, power analysis, regression, risk assessment) to human-subjects or engineering research
- Experience with data processing and visualization using R, Python, MATLAB, or similar techniques
- Experience setting up research plans and schedules
- Experience identifying and directing resources required to execute successful research
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues
- Experience using AI/LLM tools to accelerate research workflows or data analysis
- Strong grasp of the theory behind RF and wireless connectivity technologies
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Willingness and ability to travel within the USA
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. with 2+ years of industry experience
- Experience building wireless infrastructure and configuring wireless interference for RF system testing
- Experience conducting research with wearable devices and human body interaction
- Experience with user audio perception analysis and modeling
- Experience with signal processing and wireless protocol simulation/modeling