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GNSS Hardware Systems Engineer

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The role involves working with Apple's GNSS team, which is part of the Cellular team, to push the boundaries of GNSS technology. The focus is on designing highly energy-efficient and robust GNSS receivers that enhance product experiences for customers worldwide. The position requires defining GNSS signal processing hardware architectures and developing specifications and models using MATLAB, C++, or SystemC. Candidates will collaborate with various product development groups to achieve outstanding GNSS performance.

Requirements

  • BS degree and a minimum of 10+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
  • Strong background in wireless communications with a focus on digital hardware system design, such as GNSS, Connectivity, or Cellular.
  • Familiarity with digital communication, signal processing, spread spectrum systems, or systems theory.
  • MSEE or higher is preferred.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in GNSS baseband signal processing is preferred.
  • Proficiency with wireless communications system modeling and estimation theory.
  • Solid programming skills in MATLAB, C++, or SystemC.
  • Good understanding of VLSI implementation, architecture, and power optimization.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, especially in a multi-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Define GNSS signal processing hardware architectures.
  • Develop system specifications and models in MATLAB, C++, or SystemC for RTL implementations.
  • Collaborate with other product development groups across Apple.
  • Balance ultra-low power efficiency with performance and robustness in GNSS design.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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