EMC RF Engineer — 3D EM Simulations & Design Guidance

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a 3D electromagnetics engineer to perform SAR/EMI simulations and develop validation setups for WWAN devices. You will simplify complex EM problems, derive design guidelines, and support regulatory compliance for Qualcomm chipsets.

The role emphasizes theory-driven analysis, measurement development, and collaboration with customers on EMC/regulatory challenges to ensure device compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Engineering or related field with 2+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• Master's degree in CS/EE/Engineering or related field with 1+ year hardware experience.
• PhD in CS/EE/Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAR/EMI simulations for prototype and commercial equipment.
• Conduct EM measurements to validate simulation data.
• Analyze simulation and measurement results to generate design guidelines and recommendations.
• Analysis of EMC related data (emissions, immunity, SAR, TRP, TIS, sensitivity).
• Handle multiple design projects concurrently.
• Provide design guidelines and consultation to wireless devices for compliance with regulatory, EMC, and self-compatibility requirements.

Skills

EM theory & EMC design

Antennas & Computational EM

3D EM simulation tools

Testing equipment proficiency

EMC regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a 3D electromagnetics engineer to perform SAR/EMI simulations and develop validation setups for WWAN devices. You will simplify complex EM problems, derive design guidelines, and support regulatory compliance for Qualcomm chipsets.

The role emphasizes theory-driven analysis, measurement development, and collaboration with customers on EMC/regulatory challenges to ensure device compliance.