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Qualcomm RF Test Development Engineer in San Diego, California

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Develop test solutions, both hardware and software, used for testing of RF Transceivers and Front-End devices for cellular applications.

Required for this Role :

  • Validation, characterization, and production test of RF Transceiver and/or RF front-end (RFFE) integrated chips.

  • RF Transceivers consist of RFRX, RFTX, Mixers, Analog BB, BB Filters, Synthesizers, PLLs, Digital, etc. Must possess high understanding of testing all components in RF Transceiver devices.

  • RF Front-End Modules consist of Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, Switches, and Filters. Must possess high understanding of testing all components in Front-End modules.

  • Experience with ATE 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.

  • Familiarity with cellular standards such as CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, GSM, EDGE, LTE, NR.

  • Familiarity with 4G, 5G, mmWave, 802.11x WLAN, OFDM, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.

  • Develop software using VBA, Java, C#, C++, and/or 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 for cellular applications.

  • Effective Technical Presentation skills.

  • Interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques.

  • Ability to work under pressure to meet product introduction schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of direct industry experience.

  • Experience in key RF measurements (i.e EVM, ACLR, Gain, NF, IP3, Phase Noise, etc.)

  • Proactive person that shows successful Team Management skills.

  • Must be able to trouble-shoot 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$134,800.00 - $202,200.00

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. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our 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 .

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers (http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate) .

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

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