Senior GNSS Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. location systems team is seeking a Systems Engineer focused on GNSS-based location and navigation.

The role emphasizes the GNSS receiver’s physical layer and Measurement Engine, with responsibilities spanning design, modeling, verification, and cross-team collaboration. You will design signal processing algorithms, validate subsystems, and support RF/HW/SW teams while applying advanced problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design the signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring GNSS signals
• Model, simulate, and verify GNSS Measurement Engine sub-systems
• Support hardware, firmware, software and RF teams with verification of GNSS receiver prototypes and products
• Provide system support for debug and performance optimization
• Drive resolution of technical issues with cross-functional teams
• Escalate issues in an appropriate and timely manner
• Apply advanced problem solving for complex GNSS receiver subsystems including RF, HW, and FW implementation
• Leverage AI tools to optimize the system design workflow

Skills

GNSS knowledge

Receiver design

Tracking loops & demodulation

AI & ML awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

PhD in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. location systems team is seeking a Systems Engineer focused on GNSS-based location and navigation.

The role emphasizes the GNSS receiver’s physical layer and Measurement Engine, with responsibilities spanning design, modeling, verification, and cross-team collaboration. You will design signal processing algorithms, validate subsystems, and support RF/HW/SW teams while applying advanced problem solving.