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Apple

Wireless Radio Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA

$175K - $308K/yr

As a Wireless Radio Verification Engineer, you'll ensure first-time-right silicon success through sophisticated testbenches, comprehensive scenarios, and cutting-edge verification methodologies ...

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Wireless Radio Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA

$175K - $308K/yr

As a Wireless Radio Verification Engineer, you'll ensure first-time-right silicon success through sophisticated testbenches, comprehensive scenarios, and cutting-edge verification methodologies ...

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Wireless Radio Verification Engineer

Irvine, CA

$175K - $308K/yr

As a Wireless Radio Verification Engineer, you'll ensure first-time-right silicon success through sophisticated testbenches, comprehensive scenarios, and cutting-edge verification methodologies ...

Apple

Wireless Radio Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The role requires collaboration with HW digital designers and architects, products, radio, analog designers, and SW/FW engineers, to define and specify the wireless systems. You will get to work with ...

Apple

Wireless Radio Systems Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The role requires collaboration with HW digital designers and architects, products, Radio, analog designers, and SW engineers, to define and specify the wireless systems. You will get to work with ...

Apple

Wireless Radio Systems Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA

$129K - $225K/yr

The role requires collaboration with HW digital designers and architects, products, radio, analog designers, and SW/FW engineers, to define and specify the wireless systems. You will get to work with ...

Apple

Wireless Radio Systems Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$184K - $324K/yr

The role requires collaboration with HW digital designers and architects, products, Radio, analog designers, and SW engineers, to define and specify the wireless systems. You will get to work with ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for radio programmer in California is $39.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.38 and $50.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a radio programmer?

A Radio Programmer is responsible for selecting and scheduling the music, shows, and other content that airs on a radio station. They create playlists, manage on-air talent, and ensure programming aligns with the station's target audience and branding. They may also analyze audience data, coordinate with advertisers, and adjust programming based on listener feedback. Their goal is to keep listeners engaged and grow the station’s audience.

What does a typical day look like for a radio programmer?

A typical day for a Radio Programmer involves creating and updating music playlists, scheduling on-air content, and collaborating with DJs, station managers, and advertising teams to ensure cohesive programming. You will analyze listener feedback and ratings to shape future programming decisions, troubleshoot technical issues, and stay updated on music trends and industry regulations. While much of the work takes place in a studio environment, you may also attend industry events or promotional activities. This multifaceted role offers great variety and requires both attention to detail and creative problem-solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a radio programmer?

To thrive as a Radio Programmer, you need a strong background in music programming, audio content curation, and broadcast operations, often supported by a degree in communications or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software (such as RCS Selector or MusicMaster), automation systems, and broadcast consoles is typically required. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to analyze audience data are key soft skills that set high performers apart. These competencies ensure efficient station programming, engaging content delivery, and accurate alignment with target demographics.

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Infographic showing various Radio Programmer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $81,158 per year, or $39 per hour.

Telecommunications System Engineer/Radio Engineering

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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Telecommunications System Engineer/Radio Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
12+ months
Position Description:
Telecommunications Systems Engineer/Radio Engineer (TSE/RE) analyzes, designs, plans, implements, operates and tests radio telecommunications systems. TSE/RE's will include working with Public Safety P25 Digital Trunked Radio Systems, public safety communications and support systems and other telecommunication systems. Such systems include monitoring systems, and associated circuits for the transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, telephone, public address, audio, video and intercommunications systems. TSE/RE's independently design smaller scale telecommunications systems and/or to provide support for a large-scale system. Work assignments require understanding of telecommunications engineering principles, practices, and techniques as well as proficiency in applying established methods and procedures to the solution of engineering problems. TSE/RE's design, plan, and develop telecommunications systems including equipment, components, circuits, such systems include monitoring systems, voice and data systems, two-way radios, and other fixed and mobile communications equipment. TSE/RE's prepare plans to establish radio coverage and communication propagation contours for base station installations and determines such factors as frequency, power levels, system gains and losses, sensitivity parameters, and antenna heights. TSE/RE's conduct engineering studies of sources of potential interference and compatibility requirements for proposed communication installations requiring collection and preliminary evaluation of engineering data, such as measurements of frequency, bandwidth, modulation technique, field strength, emission levels, and nature of distortion. TSE/RE's design building communication systems, such as telephone, public address, audio, video, radio, and intercommunications. TSE/RE's prepare specifications for equipment, circuits, and systems implementation to ensure adequacy of design features and compliance with general design and operational requirements. TSE/RE's prepares installation plans and cost estimates for the configuration, interconnecting circuitry, and location of equipment, and inspects construction to ensure contractor's conformance with blueprints and specifications. TSE/RE's provides monitoring and troubleshooting for telecommunication systems and related equipment. Performs Operating Systems upgrades for telecommunication systems. Contacts telecommunications carriers, FCC, public utility companies, public safety agencies, vendors, and other agencies to coordinate the implementation of assigned systems.
Experience Required
Minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience in planning and designing radio, data/digital, LMR/P25 or related complex telecommunications systems. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electronic Technology or related Physical Science (such as Math or Physics) from an accredited college and a California Class C Driver's License.
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Naresh Damagalla
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
E: naresh.d@wati.com

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