Hardware Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Mid Level

$114k–$141kPosted 3h ago

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Qualcomm is hiring a Hardware Engineer — a full-time, based in San Diego, CA role ($114k–$141k). Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

Hardware Engineer

Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

Department: Hardware Engineering

Work Location: onsite

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

This individual possesses the solid engineering fundamentals and understanding with some supervision in planning, designing, and developing of 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 (e.g. Designers, Software/System Engineering, Architecture Development, Business Groups, Customers, Customer Engineering) 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. Participates at design reviews and project meetings.

Will accept a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Pay Range: $113,947.00 - $141,200.00/year

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