GNSS Field Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a GNSS/Location engineer to validate GNSS performance on products, from prototypes to post-release. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, collect real-time data, and present findings to senior management.

Travel to test locations for field evaluations and contribute to customer experience improvements. The role emphasizes independent work, strong problem-solving skills, and proactive analysis to influence hardware and software specifications at Apple.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Science required.
• Minimum 3 years in GNSS/Location/Wireless tech.
• Willingness to travel to test locations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute GNSS/location test plans focused on customer experience.
• Travel to test sites for field evaluations in various conditions.
• Generate performance reports with KPIs.
• Analyze issues impacting HW/System performance.
• Provide feedback on future Apple hardware/software specs.
• Use data to improve end-user experience.
• Drive program impact with data-driven engineering.

Skills

GNSS

Location technologies

Wireless technologies

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Science

Master’s in Engineering or Science

Tools

GNSS test equipment

Simulators

RF record and replay systems

Automation tools

Job description

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 specializing on 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 state‑of‑the‑art 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. Come join our team!

Description

You will 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

• Develop and run GNSS/Location test plan with focus on customer experience for location and fitness use cases.
• Travel to test locations for executing field evaluations in stationary and mobility conditions.
• Generate system performance test reports with key performance indicators.
• Identify issues impacting HW/System performance and perform deep‑dive analysis.
• Utilizing GNSS expertise, provide feedback on future Apple product hardware and software specifications.
• Use engineering data to analyze complex problems and improve customer experience metrics, giving you a complete picture of the system.
• Create impact at program‑level by driving with data and deep engineering expertise

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Science fields required plus minimum of 3 years industry experience in GNSS/Location/Wireless technologies
• Basic understanding of GNSS or Wireless technologies, and experience with testing mobile devices in these areas.
• Willingness to travel to test locations to conduct automated and manual test procedures.
• Able to work independently with strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Solid problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience as an individual contributor with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Engineering or Science fields required plus minimum of 2 years industry experience in GNSS/Location/Wireless technologies
• Strong understanding of GNSS or Wireless technologies, and experience with testing mobile devices in these areas.
• Hands‑on experience with GNSS/GPS test equipment such as ground truth, simulators and RF record and replay systems
• Experience with post-processing of diagnostic logs using automation tools.
• Strong experience as individual contributor in analyzing and debugging GNSS/Location issues. Able to perform in‑depth technical analysis.

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