Company:
Qualcomm Semiconductor LimitedJob Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Job Overview:
Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Job Function:
- The RF Product Development and Test Engineering group develops test solutions for design verification of highly integrated RF transceiver IC and modules.
- We work with Design, System, Program Management, Reliability, Marketing, Sales and Manufacturing teams to create, commercialize, and support RF products.
Key Responsibilities:
RF Test Development:
- Utilize RF measurement techniques to design and develop RF test benches.
- Create efficient and reliable test software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and repeatable testing.
Test Bench Design and Debugging:
- Design and debug test benches, hardware (HW), and software (SW) programs.
- Integrate bench HW/SW for RF device characterization, including conducted and over-the-air (OTA) test solutions.
RF Characterization and Optimization:
- Support characterization and optimization of various transceiver blocks (transmitter, receiver, synthesizer, etc.).
- Ensure test accuracy and repeatability.
Efficiency Improvement:
- Drive short-term and long-term test efficiency improvement through innovation.
- Develop and integrate AI, machine learning tools to expedite the device optimization cycle.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Experience with design verification testing of RF chips or components.
- Proficiency in using test equipment (e.g., power supplies, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meters, vector network analyzer).
- Familiarity with RF test methodology development using tools like LabVIEW/TestStand or programming languages (C#, C++, Python, MATLAB).
- Highly motivated, adaptable team player with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and proactively overcome technical challenges to meet project schedules.
In this role, you’ll actively contribute to shaping the future of wireless communication technology.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF).
• 1+ year of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
• 1+ year of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Applies Hardware knowledge to assist in the planning, optimization, verification, and testing of electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems.
• Provides support for the integration of features and functionality into hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps.
• Assists in conducting simulations and analyses of designs as well as with the implementation of designs with the best power, performance, and area.
• Collaborates with team members to assist in the implementation of new requirements and incorporation of the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality.
• Assists in the evaluation, characterization, and development of manufacturing solutions for leading edge products in processes and bring up product to meet customer expectations and schedules.
• Assists in the evaluation of reliability for materials, properties, and techniques and brings innovation, automation, and optimization to maximize productivity.
• Assists in the assessment of common design features to identify potential flaws, compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues.
• Writes technical documentation for Hardware projects.
Level of Responsibility:
• Works under supervision.
• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
Applicants: 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-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. 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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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