Senior Digital Design Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,056 - 173,400; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking an individual who will independently handle high-speed digital design tasks and signal integrity analysis for in-house verification. This role includes designing and documenting platform hardware and conducting tests across engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a focus on progressive experience in the industry. The compensation for this position ranges from $123,056 to $173,400 per year.

Qualifications

• Plan and perform high-speed digital design tasks.
• Conduct signal integrity analysis and simulation.
• Design CPU-based circuit boards for various devices.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Engineers with complex tests.
• Work on the hardware platform architecture.
• Contribute to design reviews and project meetings.

Skills

Digital design

Signal integrity analysis

Testing and debugging

PCB layout

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5 years experience

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

General Summary

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately‑defined responsibility for the high‑speed digital design, baseband design, signal integrity analysis and simulation, integration and test, transition and power management ICs for in‑house design verification and software/firmware development to manufacturing and maintaining hardware through the product cycle. Designs CPU‑based circuit boards and cards for consumer electronics, wireless devices, and low power platforms. Performs digital component level evaluation, optimization, unit level testing and RF debug of platform hardware and other wireless designs in an engineering environment. Supports Design Engineers with the set‑up and execution of complex tests and component evaluation related to base‑band designs. Works across hardware engineering disciplines to define the platform requirements, architecture of the platform, designing and documenting the hardware platform, schematic and BOM capture actively contributing toward the evolution of a shared platform. Works with the CAD team on the PWB layout, lab‑based design verification and integration, transition of the design to small volume production and in‑house technical support. 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. Will also accept a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Compensation

Pay Range: $123,056.00 - $173,400.00/year

EEO Employer

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.