Lead Wireless Systems Performance Engineer (LTE/5G)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to lead the design, standardization, and validation of advanced test methodologies for cellular modems.

You will work across lab and live networks, apply 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specs, develop automated test and post-processing tools, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high quality, robust modem performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP WWAN specifications (LTE and 5G NR).
• Experience designing, developing and validating automated test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of automated test methodologies for cellular modems.
• Perform end-to-end performance/functional analysis using lab and live network data.
• Collaborate with modem systems, software, hardware and firmware teams to certify and commercialize high-quality modems.
• Develop and maintain automated test and post-processing tools to improve efficiency and coverage.

Skills

Test automation

Lab data analysis

LTE/5G NR knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Automated testing frameworks

Python scripting

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to lead the design, standardization, and validation of advanced test methodologies for cellular modems.

You will work across lab and live networks, apply 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specs, develop automated test and post-processing tools, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high quality, robust modem performance.