RFHW Systems Engineer Intern - Shanghai or Shenzhen

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Just be ready to dream big.

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Imaging what you could do here. At Apple, creative ideas have a way of becoming wonderful products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish.

Description

The RFHW Systems Engineer Intern will support RF hardware development and NPI builds across Apple’s innovative product lineup (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, etc.), focusing on wireless connectivity technologies. As part of a world-class RF design team, you will participate in technical execution both at Apple premises and manufacturing sites in China, with the opportunity to contribute to engineering workflow innovation by bringing an open, forward-thinking mindset to how AI is transforming modern RF engineering.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will leverage modern AI tools to develop agentic workflows that automate, streamline, and transform traditional RF engineering tasks. Working with experienced RF engineers on accelerating the design-to-production closed loop. We are looking for someone with an open mindset and the technical agility to explore AI adoption. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams including Antenna Design, System EE, Production Test, and FW/SW. This internship offers rich, hands-on exposure to critical disciplines for next-generation RF engineers. China domestic travel is likely.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good understanding of RF fundamentals, including matching networks, passive/active components, and RF system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to develop tools and agentic workflows to automate design and validation processes.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Available for a 4–6 months internship, with a minimum commitment of 24 working hours per week. Full-time employment opportunities may be considered upon successful completion of the internship.
• Pursuing a Master’s degree with a combination of Wireless Communication/Electrical Engineering background and AI/Data Science skills, demonstrated through university coursework or personal projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with AI tools to synthesize engineering data - such as parsing test logs, conducting commonality studies, and archiving/retrieving scattered domain knowledge to accelerate troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with standard RF bench equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, VNAs, oscilloscopes, power sensors) for lab testing and characterization.
• Hands-on exposure to or coursework in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, or NFC subsystems.