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Get Access To All JobsAt Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people鈥檚 lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple鈥檚 customers every day.
Apple鈥檚 Wireless Systems and Compliance Engineering team is looking for an RF Compliance Systems Engineer to do system engineering towards ensuring wireless regulatory compliance for new Apple products with advanced radio technologies.
Description
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You will apply your wireless system design/characterization knowledge towards addressing emission regulatory requirements in consumer products.
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You will translate various emission requirements into system requirements for new chipsets and platforms.
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You will architect and coordinate execution of software features, which are necessary for regulatory compliance.
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You will help to pre-fetch potential emission concerns using simulation tools and schematic reviews.
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You will collaborate with the engineering teams to define emission test plans for custom features. That would include defining requirements for custom testing solutions and working with test equipment vendors.
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You will assist fellow engineers in debugging of various regulatory emission issues.
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You will perform debugging of marginal/failure tests and will interact with multi-functional teams like RFHW/Antenna/Product Design/EE to drive design changes and address issues.
Responsibilities
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Drive Apple鈥檚 proprietary Wireless design, verification & adherence to Worldwide Regulatory/Compliance requirements.
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Collaborate with System/EE, PD, HW Design, Chipset team, Antenna, and Product design teams to ensure Apple鈥檚 upcoming Technology/Product integration are aligning with Compliance requirements.
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Characterization of Apple wireless products towards compliance of WW requirements.
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Debug/FA Wireless compliance related issues. Collaborate with HW Design, FEM Vendors, Chipset vendors, Antenna, and Product design to come up with HW fixes.
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Driving Chipset design requirements based on RF/Regulatory compliance requirements.
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Defining & implementing various SW/FW features including Regulatory Power tables.
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Performing Schematic/layout reviews and HW fixes via mockups.
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Review World-wide Wireless Regulatory/Compliance specs and develop test plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Industry experience in development/characterization of RF/Antenna system for wireless technologies. Experience on commercializing products for Cellular/WLAN is required.
Experience with regulatory/industry conformance specifications for consumer products.
Experience in RF layout review, radiated sub-system review, and system grounding.
Experience with one of the tools like MATLAB, HFSS, CST, ADS.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
Detailed understanding of at least one Wireless technology including 5G FR1, FR2, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Bluetooth, Thread, UWB, NFC.
Understanding of regulatory features like DFS, Adaptivity, and Power Table.
Experience with radiated test methodology, equipment, and 3m Chamber.
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people鈥檚 lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple鈥檚 customers every day.
Apple鈥檚 Wireless Systems and Compliance Engineering team is looking for an RF Compliance Systems Engineer to do system engineering towards ensuring wireless regulatory compliance for new Apple products with advanced radio technologies.
Description
-
You will apply your wireless system design/characterization knowledge towards addressing emission regulatory requirements in consumer products.
-
You will translate various emission requirements into system requirements for new chipsets and platforms.
-
You will architect and coordinate execution of software features, which are necessary for regulatory compliance.
-
You will help to pre-fetch potential emission concerns using simulation tools and schematic reviews.
-
You will collaborate with the engineering teams to define emission test plans for custom features. That would include defining requirements for custom testing solutions and working with test equipment vendors.
-
You will assist fellow engineers in debugging of various regulatory emission issues.
-
You will perform debugging of marginal/failure tests and will interact with multi-functional teams like RFHW/Antenna/Product Design/EE to drive design changes and address issues.
Responsibilities
-
Drive Apple鈥檚 proprietary Wireless design, verification & adherence to Worldwide Regulatory/Compliance requirements.
-
Collaborate with System/EE, PD, HW Design, Chipset team, Antenna, and Product design teams to ensure Apple鈥檚 upcoming Technology/Product integration are aligning with Compliance requirements.
-
Characterization of Apple wireless products towards compliance of WW requirements.
-
Debug/FA Wireless compliance related issues. Collaborate with HW Design, FEM Vendors, Chipset vendors, Antenna, and Product design to come up with HW fixes.
-
Driving Chipset design requirements based on RF/Regulatory compliance requirements.
-
Defining & implementing various SW/FW features including Regulatory Power tables.
-
Performing Schematic/layout reviews and HW fixes via mockups.
-
Review World-wide Wireless Regulatory/Compliance specs and develop test plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Industry experience in development/characterization of RF/Antenna system for wireless technologies. Experience on commercializing products for Cellular/WLAN is required.
Experience with regulatory/industry conformance specifications for consumer products.
Experience in RF layout review, radiated sub-system review, and system grounding.
Experience with one of the tools like MATLAB, HFSS, CST, ADS.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
Detailed understanding of at least one Wireless technology including 5G FR1, FR2, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Bluetooth, Thread, UWB, NFC.
Understanding of regulatory features like DFS, Adaptivity, and Power Table.
Experience with radiated test methodology, equipment, and 3m Chamber.
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Align your degree to Apple's job description
Apple's E-3 petitions depend on the role qualifying as a specialty occupation. Cross-reference your degree field against the exact requirements in the job posting, 'bachelor's preferred' won't support the filing. 'Bachelor's required in computer science or related field' will.
Target Apple's technical individual contributor roles
Apple's E-3 sponsorship concentrates in engineering and product functions. Roles like software engineer, silicon design engineer, and ML researcher map clearly to specialty occupation criteria. General program manager or operations roles carry higher denial risk under E-3 adjudication standards.
Confirm Apple's LCA wage tier before negotiating
Apple files Labor Condition Applications through DOL certifying your offered salary meets prevailing wage. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your job title and location before you negotiate, your offer must meet or exceed that threshold or the LCA won't certify.
Ask Apple's recruiter about E-3 filing timelines upfront
Apple processes E-3 visas through its internal immigration team or an outside counsel. Ask during the offer stage whether the LCA and DS-160 preparation runs concurrently or sequentially, the difference affects how quickly you can schedule your consulate appointment in Australia.
Use Migrate Mate to verify Apple's E-3 filing history
Before investing heavily in your application, confirm Apple has active E-3 LCA filings in your target role and location. Migrate Mate surfaces Apple's DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation code, so you can see which job families Apple has sponsored and in which cities.
Prepare your specialty occupation evidence before the interview
Your consulate officer will assess whether your specific role at Apple genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Bring your offer letter, a role description referencing degree requirements, and your degree transcripts. Vague job titles like 'analyst' draw more scrutiny than 'systems software engineer.'
Apple E-3 Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes, Apple sponsors E-3 visas for eligible Australian nationals in qualifying specialty occupation roles. Sponsorship concentrates in technical functions including software engineering, hardware engineering, and machine learning. Apple handles E-3 filings through its established immigration program, so the infrastructure is in place, your role needs to meet the specialty occupation definition under USCIS criteria.
Which roles and departments at Apple typically get E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship at Apple is strongest in software engineering, silicon and hardware design, machine learning, and product design. These roles carry clear specialty occupation credentials because they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical field. Roles in operations, recruiting, or general business functions are harder to support under the E-3 specialty occupation standard.
How do I apply for an E-3 visa through Apple?
Once Apple extends an offer, its immigration team files the Labor Condition Application with DOL. After LCA certification, you complete the DS-160 online, pay the MRV fee, and schedule a consulate interview in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. Apple provides the certified LCA and a support letter for your interview. No USCIS petition is required for E-3, the consulate issues the visa directly.
How long does the E-3 process take at Apple?
DOL typically certifies the LCA within seven business days. From there, your timeline depends on consulate appointment availability in Australia, which varies by location and season. Many applicants schedule their interview within two to four weeks of LCA certification, with visa issuance following one to five business days after the interview. Total time from offer to visa stamp is commonly four to six weeks.
How do I find open E-3 roles at Apple and confirm sponsorship before applying?
Search Apple's careers site and filter for roles in engineering and technical product functions. Before applying, use Migrate Mate to review Apple's DOL LCA filing history by role and city, this confirms which job families Apple has actively sponsored for E-3 and where. Focusing your applications on roles Apple has sponsored before reduces the risk of an offer that falls through at the filing stage.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 sponsorship at Apple?
E-3 employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, determined when they file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, ensuring Australian hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.