GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer

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The GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer joins the Cellular team to focus on highly energy efficient and robust GNSS receiver design. This technical role involves defining GNSS signal processing hardware architectures, developing system specifications, and performing modeling for RTL implementations. The engineer will collaborate with digital design and firmware teams to translate requirements into detailed design specifications and test vectors while conducting architecture studies for future generation GNSS development. Key responsibilities include balancing ultra-low power efficiency with high performance in complex environments where signals are extremely weak and interference is high. Candidates must possess expertise in wireless communications, signal processing, spread spectrum systems, or systems theory. The role requires proficiency in MATLAB, C++, and SystemC, alongside a solid understanding of VLSI implementation, architecture, and power optimization to solve critical hardware challenges within the GNSS domain.

Skills

GNSS MATLAB C++ SystemC RTL Digital Signal Processing VLSI Wireless Communications Spread Spectrum Systems Theory Hardware Architecture Power Optimization

What you'll do

Architect the GNSS digital signal processing hardware.
Develop system specifications and models using MATLAB, C++, or SystemC.
Translate requirements into detailed design specifications and test vectors for digital and firmware teams.
Review the implementation and verification of designs by digital and firmware teams.
Conduct hardware architecture studies for future generation GNSS development.
Balance ultra-low power efficiency with high performance and robustness in receiver design.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science degree required.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience is required.
Strong background in wireless communications with a focus on digital hardware system design, such as GNSS, Connectivity, or Cellular.
Familiarity with digital communication, signal processing, spread spectrum systems, or systems theory.
MSEE or higher degree (preferred).
5+ years of proven experience in GNSS baseband signal processing (preferred).
Proficiency in wireless communications system modeling, estimation theory, and programming in MATLAB/C++/SystemC (preferred).
Understanding of VLSI implementation, architecture, power optimization, and excellent communication skills (preferred).

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