Apple

Summary

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200651262

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Imagine what you could do here by developing extraordinary products with prime focus on location accuracy and user experience! We are the Apple Field Design Engineering Connectivity group specializing on location and fitness technologies using GNSS. We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate engineer to evaluate GNSS on Apple products. This also includes validating and proposing changes for state-of-the-art technologies developed at Apple with focused experiments and engineering analysis to enhance end user experience. You should be proactive and very detail oriented, have great teamwork skills, and a strong passion for Apple. You must be able to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced dynamic environment and still feel comfortable working alone to complete individual responsibilities. Come join our team!

Description

You will be involved in GNSS validation of Apple products from early prototype stages to post release phase. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and gain experience in real time data collection, post processing, data analytics, project tracking and presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run GNSS/Location test plan with focus on customer experience for location and fitness use cases.
• Prepare test devices for field testing which includes physical setup, software install and upkeep.
• Travel to test locations for executing field evaluations in stationary and mobility conditions.
• Post processing of diagnostic logs and conducting preliminary debug during and post field test execution.
• Generate system performance test reports with key performance indicators.
• Identify issues impacting HW/System performance and perform deep-dive analysis.
• Work with team members and 3rd party vendors spread across various time zones.
• Improve current processes and maintain documentation.
• Manage device inventory and equipment logistics used for lab and field testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering with academic or industry experience in GNSS/Location/Wireless technologies
• Excited and quick to learn new areas in GNSS and other RF/wireless technologies
• Willingness to travel to test locations to conduct automated and manual test procedures.
• Able to work independently with strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Solid problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience as an individual contributor with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of GNSS or Wireless technologies, and experience with testing mobile devices in these areas.
• Hands-on experience with GNSS/GPS test equipment such as ground truth, simulators and RF record and replay systems
• Experience with post-processing of diagnostic logs using automation tools.
• Strong experience as individual contributor in analyzing and debugging GNSS/Location issues. Able to perform in-depth technical analysis.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $121,300 and $213,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.