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 and Watch Ultra when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS, Roadside assistance, and Messages via satellite to stay connected when they 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.
Description
The Satellite Connectivity Group team leads development across the satellite, ground station, RAN+Core, and service application systems, incorporating COTS applications where applicable. It also defines the interface to the UE through a dedicated protocol specification. The Test Platforms, Applications, and Systems Engineering Program Manager will work with the SCG and the UE software engineers to lead the development and delivery of tooling including the hardware system to validate the full stack —E2E from the UE–RAN interface through to Apple cloud services. This role spans cellular and satellite connectivity platform engineering all the way up to the application and services layer, ensuring that test infrastructure for protocol validation, RF characterization, and end-to-end service verification is built, qualified, and ready ahead of every product milestone. You will partner daily with modem engineers, protocol stack developers, RF system engineers, and Apple services backend engineers to drive test tooling from concept through lab, certification, and field deployment. This role will also contribute to and influence internal Apple engineering teams and vendors to realize the network deployment, enabling ground-to-satellite-to-user performance to meet requirements and schedule. Come join us as we endeavor to delight and inspire the millions of Apple’s customers every day!
Minimum qualifications
5+ years of systems engineering and technical program management experience
BS, EE, CS or equivalent required
Preferred qualifications
Solid understanding of the cellular protocol stack (L1–L3: PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS) and UE–network signaling flows.
Hands-on experience with network simulation or callbox environments for protocol and RF testing.
Familiarity with mobile services architecture and how applications (messaging, location, push notifications) interact with network and cloud infrastructure.
Understanding of Apple Push Notification service (APNs), iMessage delivery architecture, Find My network protocols, or equivalent services-layer knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across engineering, program, and vendor stakeholder groups.
Ability to see the “big picture” system-level objectives and dependencies across segments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to adapt communication styles as required for different audiences.
Familiarity with schedule management tools.
Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment.
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 $166,600 and $296,000, 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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