GNSS Field Design Engineer

Summary

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200579177

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Imagine what you could do here by developing extraordinary products with prime focus on location accuracy and user experience! We are the Apple Field Design Engineering Connectivity group, and we specialize in location and fitness technologies using GNSS. We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate engineer to evaluate GNSS on Apple products. This also includes validating and proposing changes for innovative technologies developed at Apple with focused experiments and engineering analysis to enhance end user experience. You should be proactive and very detail oriented, have great teamwork skills, and a strong passion for Apple. You must be able to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced dynamic environment and still feel comfortable working alone to complete individual responsibilities.

Description

Come join our team and be involved in GNSS validation of Apple products from early prototype stages to post release phase! You will work closely with cross-functional teams and gain experience in real time data collection, post processing, data analytics, project tracking and presenting to senior management. Responsibilities include: – Prepare test devices for field testing which includes physical setup, software install and upkeep. – Travel to test locations to run field evaluations in stationary and mobility conditions. – Post processing of diagnostic logs and conducting preliminary debug during and post field test execution. – Generate system performance test reports with key performance indicators. – Identify issues impacting HW/System performance and perform deep-dive analysis. – Work with team members and 3rd party vendors spread across various time zones. – Improve current processes and maintain documentation. – Manage device inventory and equipment logistics used for lab and field testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science field.
• Willingness and ability to travel to conduct manual and automated test procedures in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of GNSS or Wireless technologies, and experience with testing mobile devices in these areas.
• Experience with post-processing of diagnostic logs using automation tools.
• Able to work independently with strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Solid problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong individual contributor with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

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 $102,440 and $177,900 annualized, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.