RF Senior Test Development Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to develop innovative test solutions for cutting-edge RF Transceivers and Front-End devices. This role involves working with advanced testing methodologies and collaborating with a dynamic team to ensure top-tier performance of cellular applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of RF components and be adept at using various lab equipment. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and teamwork, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF Transceiver testing and validation.
• Strong understanding of RF components and testing methodologies.
• Experience with ATE platforms and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop test solutions for RF Transceivers and Front-End devices.
• Conduct validation and characterization tests on integrated chips.
• Collaborate with teams to design test hardware and software.

Skills

RF Transceiver Testing

Lab Equipment Knowledge

Statistical Analysis

Scripting (Python, Perl)

Effective Technical Presentation

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Advantest-93k

NI-STS

Cohu Pax

Teradyne-uFlex

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

VNA

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Develop test solutions, both hardware and software, used for testing of RF Transceivers and Front-End devices for cellular applications.

Required for this Role:

• Validation, characterization, and production test of RF Transceiver and/or RF front-end (RFFE) integrated chips.
• RF Transceivers consist of RFRX, RFTX, Mixers, Analog BB, BB Filters, Synthesizers, PLLs, Digital, etc. Must possess high understanding of testing all components in RF Transceiver devices.
• RF Front-End Modules consist of Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, Switches, and Filters. Must possess high understanding of testing all components in Front-End modules.
• Experience with ATE test platforms: Advantest-93k, NI-STS, Cohu Pax, Teradyne-uFlex.
• Lab Equipment Knowledge, must be able to use common lab bench equip (oscilloscope, voltmeter, power meter, spectrum analyzer, VNA)
• Familiarity with the New Product Introduction process.
• Understanding of Test methodology for cellular standards.
• Familiarity with cellular standards such as CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, GSM, EDGE, LTE, NR.
• Familiarity with 4G, 5G, mmWave, 802.11x WLAN, OFDM, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.
• Develop software using VBA, Java, C#, C++, and/or Labview to test Integrated Circuits.
• Develop test hardware utilizing team approach, reviewing schematics and layouts.
• Loadboard Design Experience and understanding hardware layout, able to review and comprehend RF routing (microstrip, stripline, coplanar), power grids, digital routes.
• Statistical Analysis Capability (Exensio, Excel, SEDana, etc)
• Scripting software w/ python, perl, vb or other scripting language to automate tasks.
• Must have strong skills and RF understanding for cellular applications.
• Effective Technical Presentation skills.
• Interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet product introduction schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct industry experience.
• Experience in key RF measurements (i.e EVM, ACLR, Gain, NF, IP3, Phase Noise, etc.)
• Proactive person that shows successful Team Management skills.
• Must be able to trouble-shoot hardware and software to develop test solutions.
• Must have analytical skills for debug and development of hardware and software.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, fast learner, team player with good communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at thislink.

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