Wireless Systems Validation Engineer - GNSS

- Bringing up devices under test (DUT) and test setups to ensure validation readiness.

- Defining test requirements and designing and implementing test systems.

- Tracking validation status, analyzing results, and communicating issues and insights from data to cross-functional forums.

- Performing failure analysis to understand low margins or failures using experimental software/firmware and mock-up hardware.

- Collaborating with test equipment vendors, technology suppliers, and cross-functional teams to optimize radio performance of the device.

- Supporting manufacturing test processes and certification of Apple products.","responsibilities":"Define GNSS compliance and validation requirements, DVT/SVT coverage plans, and interface with chipset vendors to review test reports. Ensure DVT/SVT open issues are resolved prior to transitioning to product builds.

Define product validation test plans, bring up devices under test (DUT), complete validation, and independently root-cause technical issues for assigned products.

Debug technical issues independently, propose fixes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions.

Provide insights and trade-off analyses for GNSS fixes. Optimize GNSS system performance using design knobs to ensure industry compliance and maximize user experience.

Support GNSS certification of Apple products across conformance requirements (3GPP and carrier requirements) and compliance standards (ETSI and worldwide regulatory requirements).

Support GNSS testing at third-party labs and manufacturing sites to gather data across parts and enable rapid feedback to the design team.

Participate in feasibility studies to evaluate and validate future product designs or features.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Practical knowledge of receiver architecture and RF front-end characteristics that impact GNSS system-level RF parameters.

Practical knowledge of GNSS standards, including 3GPP and carrier performance requirements, compliance requirements, and associated test methodologies.

Hands-on experience with bench-level conducted GNSS testing and debugging at the module, reference board, or system level.

Hands-on experience with RF equipment such as network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and cellular call boxes.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of Python to help define new requirements and debug test automation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Practical knowledge in GNSS RF validation.

Experience with using RF lab test equipment.

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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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA

Job ID: apple-200649394-0836_rxr-661

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-06T19:43:56