Qualcomm

RF Test Engineer

Qualcomm$96K — $144K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in RF testing.
  • Expertise in Python for test automation and instrument control; Linux proficiency.
  • Strong understanding of core wireless concepts and RF propagation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, validate, and implement automated RF test solutions.
  • Design and maintain Python-based test frameworks for RF instruments and data collection.
  • Drive hardware-software integration and debug issues across firmware and hardware levels.
  • Independently design and execute experiments to solve complex validation challenges.
  • Troubleshoot complex RF test setups and device failures, isolating issues effectively.
  • Interface with RF Systems, FPGA design, and Software teams to define test requirements.
  • Create detailed test plans and documentation to track validation progress.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package supporting work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for annual discretionary bonus and RSU grants.
  • Commitment to workplace accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering

General Summary:

Tests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware. Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Test Solution Development: Develop, validate, and implement automated RF test solutions for the characterization of RF software and hardware.
  • Automation: Design and maintain Python-based test frameworks to control RF instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers) and automate data collection in a Linux environment.
  • HW/SW Integration: Drive hardware-software integration efforts, debugging issues across the stack (firmware, driver, and hardware levels).
  • Independent Execution: Act as a self-starter to independently design, create, and execute specific experiments and test scenarios to address complex validation challenges.
  • Debugging: Troubleshoot complex RF test setups and device-under-test (DUT) failures; isolate issues between test equipment, load boards, and silicon.
  • Collaboration: Interface with RF Systems, FPGA design engineers, and Software teams to define test requirements and provide feedback on design-for-test (DFT) features.
  • Documentation: Create detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to track validation progress and coverage.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in RF testing
  • Expertise in Python for test automation and instrument control. Linux.
  • Strong grasp of core wireless concepts and RF propagation.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an (RF focus).
  • Experience with wireless standards (5G NR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth).
  • Familiarity with revision control systems (Git/Gerrit), continuous integration tools, and data analysis platforms such as Splunk.
  • Knowledge of RF performance metrics (EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, NF, IP3).
  • Hands-on experience with RF bench instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzer, VNAs, Oscilloscopes).


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$96,400.00 - $144,600.00

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.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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