Sr. Engineer, RF Test Development

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus

RSU grants

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking hardware engineers to develop and validate test solutions for RF front-end modules used in cellular devices. You will work with multi-chip modules including PA, LNA, switches and filters, and contribute to both hardware and software test environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, scripting automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Electrical with 2+ years hardware engineering experience.
• Master's degree with 1+ year hardware engineering experience.
• PhD in related field is applicable.

Responsibilities

• Validation, characterization, and production test of RF front-end (RFFE) integrated chips.
• Loadboard design knowledge and RF routing review.
• Develop test hardware and software to test ICs using Java/C++/LabVIEW and scripting languages.
• Operate lab equipment: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, etc.

Skills

Java

C#

C++

LabVIEW

Python

Scripting

RF power amplifiers

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / electrical engineering

Master's degree in computer science / electrical engineering

PhD in computer science / electrical engineering

Tools

Advantest-93k

NI-STS

Cohu Pax

Teradyne-uFlex

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary

Scope of work: Develop test solutions, both hardware and software, used for testing of RF Front End devices for cellular applications. These modules are multi-chip modules containing Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, duplexers, switches and are used in the cellular electronics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Qualification

• Validation, characterization, and production test of RF front-end (RFFE) integrated chips.
• Modules consist of Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, Switches, and Filters. Must possess high understanding of testing all components in Front-End modules.
• Experience with test platforms: Advantest-93k, NI-STS, Cohu Pax, Teradyne-uFlex.
• Lab Equipment Knowledge, must be able to use common lab bench equip (oscilloscope, voltmeter, power meter, spectrum analyzer, VNA)
• Familiarity with the New Product Introduction process.
• Understanding of Test methodology for cellular standards.
• Develop software using Java, C#, C++, and Labview to test Integrated Circuits.
• Develop test hardware utilizing team approach, reviewing schematics and layouts.
• Loadboard Design Experience and understanding hardware layout, able to review and comprehend RF routing (microstrip, stripline, coplanar) power grids, digital routes.
• Statistical Analysis Capability (Exensio, Excel, SEDana, etc)
• Scripting software w/ python, perl, vb or other scripting language to automate tasks.
• Must have strong skills and RF understanding of Power Amplifiers for cellular applications. (DPD/ET).
• Effective Technical Presentation skills.
• Interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet product introduction schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct industry experience.
• Proactive person that shows successful Team Management skills.
• Must be able to troubleshoot hardware and software to develop test solutions.
• Must have analytical skills for debug and development of hardware and software.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, fast learner, team player with good communication skills.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$111,300.00 - $166,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.

• competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus)
• highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play

Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.