RF/Mixed-Signal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,200 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a talented RF/MS engineer for the RFMS PDTE team to drive bring-up, development, and validation of modem and RF mixed-signal blocks. The role focuses on lab work, debugging, data analysis, and test hardware/software development.

The position emphasizes end-to-end functionality of the RF transceiver chain, with collaboration across design, validation, and manufacturing to enable production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience with RF/mixed-signal measurement methodologies.
• Hands-on lab experience with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
• Strong data analysis and scripting in Python or C#.
• Experience with experiment design and bias reduction.

Responsibilities

• Post-silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization of mixed-signal and RF IP.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize performance, remove bias, and extrapolate sample data to broader populations.
• Develop test hardware and software to support characterization and production enablement.
• Create and maintain lab automation frameworks using Python, C#, and AI-assisted tools.
• Support production IP qualification, yield analysis, and manufacturing enablement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, validation, and manufacturing.

Skills

RF engineering

Measurement methodologies

Python scripting

C# programming

Lab automation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

C#

JTAG debuggers

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Technologies Incorporated (QTI) is seeking a talented engineer for the RFMS Product Development (PDTE) team. The RFMS Mixed‑Signal PDTE team focuses on pre‑silicon DFT planning, post‑silicon mixed‑signal IP validation, SoC lab bring‑up, characterization, and production enablement.

This role is highly hands‑on and lab‑focused, emphasizing debug, automation, data analysis, and development of test hardware/software. The engineer will drive the bring‑up, development, and validation of modem and RF mixed‑signal blocks, ensuring end‑to‑end functionality of the RF transceiver chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post‑silicon bring‑up, validation, and characterization of mixed‑signal and RF IP
• Design and execute experiments to characterize performance, remove bias, and extrapolate sample data to broader populations
• Develop test hardware and software to support characterization and production enablement
• Create and maintain lab automation frameworks using Python, C#, and AI‑assisted tools
• Support production IP qualification, yield analysis, and manufacturing enablement
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, validation, and manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of RF and mixed‑signal block architectures and measurement methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with common lab equipment such as: Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers
• Programming and scripting experience for data analysis and tool development: Python, C#, AI‑assisted tools
• Experience with statistical data analysis, including experiment design, bias reduction, and predictive analysis from limited sample sets
• Knowledge of mixed‑signal or analog PCB design and debugging
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with AI tools, including agentic AI workflows
• Background in silicon bring‑up, lab automation, and algorithm/DSP development
• Hands‑on experience with advanced lab equipment such as high‑speed digitizers, high‑speed serial data analyzer, JTAG debuggers
• Experience in one or more of the following: Python, C#, Embedded systems development

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (preferred)

Pay and Benefits:

Salary range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00. Benefits include a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, annual RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package supporting work, home, and personal life.

EEO Statement:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.