GNSS Field Design Engineer: Elevate Location & User Experience

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

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.