Senior Cellular System Test Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,187 - 160,600; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is looking for an individual to plan and execute complex test methodologies for Cellular modems. The role requires collaboration across teams including systems, software, hardware, and firmware while ensuring high performance and quality metrics are met.

A Master's Degree in a relevant field is required, along with expertise in 3GPP WWAN specifications such as LTE and 5GNR. This is an opportunity to significantly contribute to design reviews and project meetings while optimizing modem performance.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in relevant field.
• Expertise in 3GPP WWAN specifications, particularly LTE and 5GNR.
• Ability to perform end-to-end performance/functional analysis of cellular modems.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, perform, and validate complex test methodologies for Cellular modems.
• Collaborate closely with functional groups including modem systems, software, hardware, and firmware.
• Contribute actively in design reviews and project meetings.

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering

General Summary

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the designing, standardizing, implementing, validating and executing complex test methodologies for commercializing the Cellular (or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)) modem as a product or component within a product. Has expertise in the 3GPP WWAN specifications (most notably with LTE and 5GNR), performs end-to-end performance/functional analysis of advanced multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) cellular modems and optimizes system performance based on analysis of data from lab and/or live networks. Works closely with the other functional groups including modem systems, modem software, modem hardware and modem firmware to characterize, certify and commercialize a cost effective, high capability, high performance modem that meets industry leading quality metrics and customer requirements. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

Qualifications

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field in a related occupation.

Pay Range

$130,187.00 - $160,600.00 /year

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.

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