Apple · 1 week ago
GNSS Validation Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
3+ years expApple is a leading technology company dedicated to developing transformative GNSS technology. The GNSS Validation Engineer will be a key member of the design team, focusing on developing GNSS technology and SoC for ultra-low-power location-based applications.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Develop automated test frameworks for GNSS Measurement Engine (ME) validation
Test plan preparation, design, develop and complete test suites, generate race chart
Quantify functional, stress, and key performance indicators of GNSS ME firmware
Writing test FW to validate the SoC
Debugging and reproducing the HW and FW issue with primary analysis
Generate detailed test report for performance and functional test
Collaborate with the system, FW, verification, FPGA, test automation and multi-functional teams
Carry out validation work in the lab and field
Qualification
Required
BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience required
Strong Python programming required, C/C++ and other scripting
Experience in wireless system or silicon validation
Preferred
MSEE or beyond is preferred
5+ years of proven experience in GNSS or cellular validation
Knowledge of wireless SoC, microprocessor, memory, peripherals, I/O characterization
Experience with digital interfaces such as USB/SPMI/SPI/UART/I2C/JTAG
Familiarity with lab equipment such as logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, etc
Experience in hardware design, verification, board design, FPGA, schematics/layout
Experience with version control (Git), issue tracking tools (JIRA), Jama and confluence
Validation knowledge of wireless system, digital signal processing and statistics
Knowledge of GNSS/Cellular COEX and 3GPP/CTIA
Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal especially in a multi-functional environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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Funding
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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