Staff Hardware Testing and Design Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 152,506 - 202,200; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a hardware engineering lead to plan, synthesize requirements and develop electronic systems, circuits, and packaging across advanced processes. You will perform simulations, evaluate reliability, and drive test solutions in production.

The role interfaces with cross‑functional teams to improve yield, test time and quality, and to document complex design details for safety and compliance. A Master’s in EE and 3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in EE or related field and 3 years of experience in a related occupation.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design processes and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and synthesis of requirements for electronic systems and hardware.
• Designs, develops, and tests circuits, components, and packaging for complex products.
• Acts in design reviews and documents device features for safety and compliance.

Skills

Hardware design

System-level design

Signal integrity

RF design

Education

Master's degree in EE/related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Hardware Engineering

General Summary

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of planning, designing, and developing electronic systems, circuits, components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, optical systems, and/or DSP systems. Conducts simulations and analyses of designs. Develops emulation solutions. Evaluates, characterizes, and develops the manufacturing solution for leading‑edge products in the most advanced processes. Interfaces with various cross‑functional teams to drive and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality. Evaluates reliability of materials, properties, and techniques used in production. Develops complex features and components of hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps for complex products; advises less experienced engineers working together on common testing and design tasks. Applies advanced design rules and processes for electronic hardware, equipment, and/or integrated circuitry independently; has a basic understanding of other domains. Identifies advanced ways to optimize tests and/or hardware designs by evaluating device performance over a wide range of operating conditions and configurations. Evaluates complex design features to identify potential flaws (electrical, mechanical, hardware), compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues; advises less experienced engineers on design evaluations. Documents complex details about materials, components, chipsets, and functionality for a device while being mindful of potential compatibility, safety, and compliance issues; assists less experienced engineers in their documentation of these details. Troubleshoots advanced issues with product designs and finds solutions that are documented and shared with internal teams working on similar products. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.

Qualifications

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Optical Sciences or related degree field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.

Salary Range

$152,506.00 – $202,200.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Legal Notices

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.