RF Test Engineer - ATE & NPI for High-Volume RF

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. is seeking a test engineer to develop automated production test solutions for RF transceivers and mixed-signal devices. You will contribute to silicon bring-up in NPI and improve existing test flows.

The role requires hands-on experience with ATE systems (Teradyne or 93K preferred), RF knowledge and analog circuit understanding. A Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is required, with MSEE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics and Computer Engineering is required.
• Experience with ATE test equipment (Teradyne or 93K) is a plus.
• Knowledge of RF and analog circuits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop ATE test program and integrate test functions for silicon bring-up in the NPI phase.
• Define RF test strategies, plans and procedures based on product specs and collaborate with design/qualification teams.
• Characterize and validate ATE performance across PVT and communicate results to cross-functional teams.
• Utilize ATE tools and instruments (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, logic analyzer) to debug issues.
• Support continuous improvement during and after NPI, focusing on yield and quality.
• Be self-driven to quickly learn various aspects of test development.

Skills

RF knowledge

Analog circuits

ATE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Teradyne

93K

Job description

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. is seeking a test engineer to develop automated production test solutions for RF transceivers and mixed-signal devices. You will contribute to silicon bring-up in NPI and improve existing test flows.

The role requires hands-on experience with ATE systems (Teradyne or 93K preferred), RF knowledge and analog circuit understanding. A Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is required, with MSEE preferred.