System Validation Engineer
Location
Santa Clara, CA | United States
Job description
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 systems engineer to build the verification and validation plan and support its execution for a complex system of systems. The candidate will help define, drive and report on large-scale test plans that rigorously validate each system component and their integration to ensure they are ready to delight our customers. Additionally, the candidate will work with the team to ensure consistency across the various systems, identify gaps in test coverage and streamline testing by identifying and eliminating redundant work.
Key Qualifications
- Significant experience developing verification matrices to audit and analyze test coverage of large scale diverse systems
- Curious systems engineer with experience working with requirements derivation, flow-down, and KPI/P development
- Breadth of knowledge and some depth of knowledge of multiple subject areas including wireless systems
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure they deliver working systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style as required for different audiences
Description
- System Engineer who is proficient at understanding both the critical low-level details and the broader context of a project
- Drive the verification of complex, multi-component systems by defining methodology and coverage standards across the project
- Collaborate with team to map verification and validation activities back to requirements
- Clearly document system test plans and communicate to leadership, peers and other stakeholders
- Independently identify, track and reduce risk across the system
Education & Experience
- 5+ years system engineering experience
- Minimum BS Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree
Additional Requirements
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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
- System Engineer who is proficient at understanding both the critical low-level details and the broader context of a project
- Drive the verification of complex, multi-component systems by defining methodology and coverage standards across the project
- Collaborate with team to map verification and validation activities back to requirements
- Clearly document system test plans and communicate to leadership, peers and other stakeholders
- Independently identify, track and reduce risk across the system - 5+ years system engineering experience
- Minimum BS Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree
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