Satellite Connectivity Test Platforms Lead

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Test Platforms, Applications, and Systems Engineering Program Manager within the Satellite Connectivity Group to lead tooling development for validating the full stack from UE to Apple cloud services. You will collaborate with modem engineers, protocol teams, RF engineers, and backend engineers to ensure readiness ahead of product milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in systems engineering and technical program management, with a BS/EE/CS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering and technical program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of tooling including hardware system to validate the full stack—from UE–RAN interface through Apple cloud services.
• Partner daily with modem engineers, protocol stack developers, RF system engineers, and Apple services backend engineers to drive test tooling from concept through lab, certification, and field deployment.
• Contribute to and influence internal Apple engineering teams and vendors to realize the network deployment and meet requirements and schedule.

Skills

Cellular protocol stack

Network simulation

Mobile services architecture

APNs / iMessage architecture

Cross-functional alignment

System-level thinking

Communication skills

Schedule management tools

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

BS, EE, CS or equivalent

Tools

Callbox environments

Network simulation tools

Job description

Apple is seeking a Test Platforms, Applications, and Systems Engineering Program Manager within the Satellite Connectivity Group to lead tooling development for validating the full stack from UE to Apple cloud services. You will collaborate with modem engineers, protocol teams, RF engineers, and backend engineers to ensure readiness ahead of product milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in systems engineering and technical program management, with a BS/EE/CS or equivalent.