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Get Access To All JobsAt Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s 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’s customers every day! Apple’s Wireless System and Compliance Engineering team is looking for an engineer to work on radiated system characterization and performance analysis across different connectivity technologies (WLAN, BT, UWB, GNSS) for Apple’s wireless products.
Description
You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for validating and certifying wireless performance across Apple's product portfolio. Working hands-on at the intersection of hardware, software, and regulatory compliance, you will translate carrier and industry requirements into test cases, execute OTA validation plans, support certification testing at third-party labs, and debug wireless performance issues alongside antenna, RF hardware, product design, and software engineering teams - building deep expertise across wireless technologies and RF systems alongside some of the best engineers in the industry.
Responsibilities
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Drive wireless performance validation across carrier and industry certification test setups, including final certification at third-party labs (PTCRB, CTIA, CWG), ensuring Apple products meet the highest conformance standards.
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Translate carrier, regulatory, and industry requirements into actionable test cases, ensuring product validation covers all certification, performance, and compliance criteria.
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Define and execute validation plans for custom software features.
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Debug marginal and failure tests with cross-functional teams - RFHW, Antenna, Product Design, EE, and others - and drive design changes to address issues.
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Own and continuously improve test setups, ensuring lab environments are calibrated, reliable, and ready for next-generation product testing.
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Plan and execute final certification testing at third-party test labs for PTCRB, CTIA, and CWG testing.
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Contribute to evolving Apple's wireless characterization methodologies as new connectivity technologies emerge.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree.
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Hands-on working experience with antenna design and testing, anechoic chambers, and RF test equipment.
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Solid understanding of RF component characteristics and behavior.
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Solid understanding of at least one wireless technology: IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, GNSS, LTE, GSM, UMTS, or CDMA.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
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Understanding of PHY Layer and MAC/application layer protocols.
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Proficiency in MATLAB simulations.
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Hands-on experience with RF test equipment from industry-leading vendors (e.g., Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz).
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Familiarity with OTA test standards and methodologies (e.g., CTIA, 3GPP).
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Exposure to AI tools and workflows (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, automation platforms) to boost productivity and engineering efficiency.
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Experience driving certification programs at third-party labs (PTCRB, CTIA, CWG).
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Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask across various disciplines.
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Analytical curiosity and a structured approach to diagnosing complex RF and wireless performance issues.
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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.
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.
At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s 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’s customers every day! Apple’s Wireless System and Compliance Engineering team is looking for an engineer to work on radiated system characterization and performance analysis across different connectivity technologies (WLAN, BT, UWB, GNSS) for Apple’s wireless products.
Description
You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for validating and certifying wireless performance across Apple's product portfolio. Working hands-on at the intersection of hardware, software, and regulatory compliance, you will translate carrier and industry requirements into test cases, execute OTA validation plans, support certification testing at third-party labs, and debug wireless performance issues alongside antenna, RF hardware, product design, and software engineering teams - building deep expertise across wireless technologies and RF systems alongside some of the best engineers in the industry.
Responsibilities
-
Drive wireless performance validation across carrier and industry certification test setups, including final certification at third-party labs (PTCRB, CTIA, CWG), ensuring Apple products meet the highest conformance standards.
-
Translate carrier, regulatory, and industry requirements into actionable test cases, ensuring product validation covers all certification, performance, and compliance criteria.
-
Define and execute validation plans for custom software features.
-
Debug marginal and failure tests with cross-functional teams - RFHW, Antenna, Product Design, EE, and others - and drive design changes to address issues.
-
Own and continuously improve test setups, ensuring lab environments are calibrated, reliable, and ready for next-generation product testing.
-
Plan and execute final certification testing at third-party test labs for PTCRB, CTIA, and CWG testing.
-
Contribute to evolving Apple's wireless characterization methodologies as new connectivity technologies emerge.
Minimum Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree.
-
Hands-on working experience with antenna design and testing, anechoic chambers, and RF test equipment.
-
Solid understanding of RF component characteristics and behavior.
-
Solid understanding of at least one wireless technology: IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, GNSS, LTE, GSM, UMTS, or CDMA.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
-
Understanding of PHY Layer and MAC/application layer protocols.
-
Proficiency in MATLAB simulations.
-
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment from industry-leading vendors (e.g., Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz).
-
Familiarity with OTA test standards and methodologies (e.g., CTIA, 3GPP).
-
Exposure to AI tools and workflows (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, automation platforms) to boost productivity and engineering efficiency.
-
Experience driving certification programs at third-party labs (PTCRB, CTIA, CWG).
-
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask across various disciplines.
-
Analytical curiosity and a structured approach to diagnosing complex RF and wireless performance issues.
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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an OT
Verify your OT license transfers cleanly
Some U.S. states require a credential evaluation before granting OT licensure to foreign-trained therapists. Confirm your provincial or Mexican license maps to NBCOT standards before targeting employers, since a pending license can stall your TN offer.
Target employers with dedicated credentialing departments
Hospital systems, school districts, and large rehab networks handle TN sponsorship more reliably than small private clinics. These employers have HR staff who know how to draft the TN support letter without needing attorney guidance from you.
Request a role-specific offer letter upfront
Your TN support letter must explicitly name occupational therapist as the USMCA qualifying category. Ask the employer to include your job duties, required OT degree, and anticipated work period before you submit any border or consular application.
Search verified sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter OT roles by employers who have active TN or H-1B filing history. This cuts out listings where sponsorship is listed as possible but never actually processed for prior hires.
Prepare for border entry if you hold Canadian citizenship
Canadian OTs can complete TN admission at a land port of entry or pre-clearance airport by presenting the employer letter, your degree, and OT license. CBP adjudicates on the spot, so arrive with originals and a copy set.
Address travel therapy contracts carefully at renewal
TN status is employer-specific. If your OT role is through a staffing agency placing you at multiple hospital sites, the agency is your TN employer of record. Each renewal requires updated documentation reflecting your current contract terms.
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Find OT JobsOT TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does occupational therapist qualify as a TN visa category?
Yes. Occupational therapist is an explicitly listed profession under the USMCA TN visa category. You must hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in occupational therapy and maintain an active OT license valid in the U.S. state where you'll be working. Both Canadian and Mexican nationals are eligible, though Mexicans must apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at the border.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for OT roles?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for OTs than H-1B. There's no annual lottery for Canadians, no cap to worry about, and no lengthy USCIS processing queue for border applicants. H-1B requires a petitioning employer, a March registration window, and often a wait of over a year before work authorization begins. For OT roles, TN is the more direct path if you're a Canadian or Mexican national.
Can I work for multiple OT employers on a single TN visa?
Not simultaneously on the same TN. Your TN status is tied to a specific employer. If you want to add a second employer or shift from one facility to another, you need a new TN application reflecting that employer. Travel therapy OTs working through a staffing agency should ensure the agency, not the placement facility, is listed as the TN employer of record.
Where can I find OT jobs that actually offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter OT listings by employers with verified TN or work visa sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on roles where sponsorship is listed but never processed. Many hospital systems and school districts actively recruit Canadian OTs and have established workflows for TN documentation.
What documents does an OT need to enter the U.S. on TN status?
Canadian OTs applying at the border need a valid Canadian passport, a signed employer support letter explicitly referencing the USMCA occupational therapist category, proof of a qualifying OT degree, and a current state OT license or evidence of licensure pending. Mexican nationals also need a valid DS-160, a visa interview appointment, and the same supporting documents submitted to the U.S. consulate.
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