Senior RF System Test Engineer - AI-Driven Validation

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an RF System Test Engineer in San Diego, CA, to define and execute validation strategies for modem software, RF hardware, and integrated platforms.

You will develop automated regression and qualification methodologies, analyze test results, and collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure product readiness. AI-assisted testing and scalable coverage are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 2+ years of software eng. experience; or Master/PhD with 1+ year.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python).
• Strong understanding of wireless systems and RF fundamentals.
• Experience with RF measurements (power, spectrum, emissions, sensitivity) and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Define RF system validation strategies across modem software and RF hardware.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for wireless functionality and standards compliance.
• Analyze results to identify root causes across software, RF subsystems, and hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive issue resolution and product readiness.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate test development and analysis.

Skills

C/C++/Java/Python

Wireless systems

3GPP specs

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Masters or PhD (optional)

Tools

RF test equipment

Base station emulators

Python/C++

SQL & data analytics

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an RF System Test Engineer in San Diego, CA, to define and execute validation strategies for modem software, RF hardware, and integrated platforms.

You will develop automated regression and qualification methodologies, analyze test results, and collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure product readiness. AI-assisted testing and scalable coverage are emphasized.