GNSS Systems Validation Engineer
Apple
Sunnyvale, CA
Role Number:
200643872-3956
Summary
Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible
As part of a world class modem team, you’ll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before
You’ll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design
Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new cellular technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world
Do you want to have an impact on every single Apple product? Our Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) team is part of Apple's wireless SOC team
We are a vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF, mixed signal analog design, systems engineering, Design Verification, RTL design, firmware and software engineering, Test, and Validation
As a GNSS Systems Validation Engineer, you will be a key member of Apple’s cellular team, driving cellular development for our next generation wireless products used by millions
Come to Apple and do your life's best work!
Description
In this role, you will be part of the GNSS RF Systems team and play a key role in system level investigation, integration, and validation of GNSS SoC IP from early bring up through product launch in Apple devices
As a hands-on technical contributor, you will lead lab-based system level analysis, implement RF standalone calibrations, and drive validation and characterization of GNSS system-level and RF performance
You will collaborate closely with cross functional partners including RF design, algorithms, digital, firmware, software and platform teams to ensure robust integration and best in class GNSS performance across Apple platforms
Minimum Qualifications
+ BS and 3 + years of relevant industry experience
+ Strong RF fundamentals with hands-on experience in wireless system design, integration, and lab validation
+ Hands-on experience with RF measurements, including NF, IP3, phase noise, lock time, CN0, SNR, and sensitivity
+ Proficiency with RF test equipment, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators
+ Strong hands-on experience with test automation infrastructure and Python scripting
Preferred Qualifications
+ 5+ years of experience in wireless/RF system-level test development, SoC bring-up, debugging, and performance characterization
+ Hands-on experience testing, debugging, and characterizing RF/Wireless SoC IP, including receivers, PLLs, amplifiers, ADCs, crystal oscillators, and PMUs
+ Experience with RF system simulation environments, such as SystemVue, MATLAB, or Verilog
+ Strong system-level intuition, including link budget analysis, receiver de-sense, and multi-radio coexistence
+ Experience working on SoC system integration across hardware and software boundaries is a plus
+ MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering is a plus
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Prior GNSS/GPS experience is a plus
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity
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About the Company
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