Software Validation Engineer - Satellite Connectivity Group

Job Description

Summary

Posted: Oct 23, 2024 Role Number: 200575256 At Apple, we strive every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Our successes are the result of skilled domain experts working in an environment which encourages creativity, collaboration, and re-thinking of old problems in new ways! As a member of the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS via satellite to access emergency assistance when they are in need of help and have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services, to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users. Our team is looking for a Software Validation Engineer with experience designing testing and validation applications for Communication Systems to drive implementation of a critical and unique customer-facing Apple service. This is a rare opportunity to work on and validate a service from the beginning and collaborate cross-functionally to make it successful.

Description

Description We are looking for a highly-motivated Validation Engineer to help develop, validate, and operate new communication systems. Responsibilities include developing automating frameworks, running focused experiments to measure RF, OTA and network performance, identifying any issues, and performing deep analysis to identify the root cause of such issues. You will work directly with hardware, software, and system development teams to deliver the future of high-performance, best-in-class wireless communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (CS, CE, EE, Systems)
• Wireless systems knowledge, including RF & Over-The-Air fundamentals
• Solid Python application development skills (C++ is a plus)
• Sharp analytical skills to debug issues across network protocol stack layers, including root cause analysis from logs and metrics
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships across functional areas

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• RF Lab experience
• Hands-on experience with network emulators
• Experience and insight into designing and implementing testing automation frameworks
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-growing team environment
• DevOps experience
• Masters Degree in CS, CE, EE, Systems
• Experience in software engineering application development

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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