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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.

Description

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.","responsibilities":"Collaborate with internal and cross-functional partners in defining critical research questions to inform RF/wireless product development

Identify and understand user characteristics, environments, and use cases related to RF/wireless connectivity that can impact target performance metrics

Design and execute user studies to quantify end-to-end RF/wireless system performance and root cause potential shortcomings

Apply appropriate experimental design principles (e.g., sample size determination, control of confounding variables, appropriate statistical tests) to ensure research findings are valid and actionable

Partner with Human Factors and Research Operations teams to validate test methodologies and study protocols

Process, analyze, and visualize data to formulate insights and inform product decisions/trade-offs

Communicate results and insights to cross-functional stakeholders

Design and implement novel wireless infrastructure to advance human engineering product validation

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

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

About Apple

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Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

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