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
Our team is looking for an Systems Engineering Program Manager with a specialty in system level integration and test of communications systems. You will drive teams to define and complete large scale segment test plans to rigorously validate their integration into the system at increasing levels of maturity, then plan and coordinate these activities among many cross-functional teams, testbeds and production platforms. 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. Additionally, you will work with the team to ensure consistency across the various systems, identify gaps in test coverage, and streamline testing by optimizing and harmonizing activities across system components. 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
Demonstrated technical program management skills with internal and contracted development teams.
Experience with satellite communication systems engineering integration, testing and validation.
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.
A curious mind that thrives in a collaborative and fast moving environment.
Familiarity with schedule management tools.
Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment.
Responsibilities
Drive internal and external development teams to define technical objectives and development goals, then manage and track deliverables to realize these milestones.
Interface and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive technical and schedule alignment, and issue resolution.
Clearly communicate status, issues, and priorities to the project team and other stakeholders, including executive management.
Foster and drive an environment of constant improvement across project teams.
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