GNSS Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted
51 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · GNSS Validation Engineer

As a GNSS Validation Engineer at Apple GNSS, you will join our innovative design team focused on developing cutting-edge ultra-low-power location-based applications using SoC technology. Your daily tasks will include writing firmware to validate the SoC, creating automated test frameworks for GNSS Measurement Engine validation, and preparing comprehensive test plans and reports. You will also collaborate closely with system, firmware, verification, FPGA, and test automation teams to ensure thorough testing in both lab and field environments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Python programming along with experience in C/C++ and other scripting languages, as well as expertise in wireless system or silicon validation. Familiarity with digital interfaces like USB/SPMI/SPI/UART/I2C/JTAG, lab equipment such as logic analyzers and spectrum analyzers, and tools like Git, JIRA, Jama, and Confluence is highly desirable. This role demands a deep understanding of GNSS technology and the ability to work effectively in a multi-functional team setting.

What you'll do

  • Write test firmware to validate SoC functionality.
  • Develop automated test frameworks for GNSS Measurement Engine validation.
  • Prepare test plans and design comprehensive test suites.
  • Quantify performance metrics and key indicators of GNSS ME firmware.
  • Debug hardware and software issues with primary analysis.
  • Generate detailed reports on functional and performance tests.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience required.
  • Strong Python programming skills with proficiency in C/C++ and other scripting languages.
  • Experience in wireless system or silicon validation is essential.
  • Familiarity with digital interfaces such as USB/SPMI/SPI/UART/I2C/JTAG.
  • Knowledge of lab equipment including logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
  • Validation knowledge of wireless systems, digital signal processing, and statistics.
  • Excellent communication skills for multi-functional team collaboration.

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