RF Test Development Engineer

    • Qualcomm Technologies
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posted 19 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 104,000.00 - 156,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

New product introduction
C++
Policies and procedures
UI
Laboratory equipment
Spectrum analyzer
Test methods
C#
Statistics
Scripting language
Team management
Analytical skill
Quick learner
Electrical engineering
Computer science
Electronic engineering
RF
Computer hardware
Leadership
Transformation
Testing
Cellular
Integrated circuit
Switches
Electronics
STS
Oscilloscope
VNA
LabVIEW
Schematics
Design
Layout
Routing
Microsoft Excel
Scripting
Python
Perl
Visual Basic
Presentations
Data
Management
Debugging
Communication
Recruiting
Law
Sales

Job Details

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

Develop test solutions, both hardware and software, used for testing of RF Front End devices for cellular applications. These modules are multi-chip modules containing Power Amplifiers, LNA's, duplexers, switches and are used in the cellular electronics.

Minimum Qualification:
  • Validation, characterization, and production test of RF front-end (RFFE) integrated chips.
  • Modules consist of Power Amplifiers, LNA's, Switches, and Filters. Must possess high understanding of testing all components in Front-End modules.
  • Experience with 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.
  • Develop software using Jav, C#, C++, and 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.
  • 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.

Education Requirements:

Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering
Preferred: Master's, Electrical Engineering

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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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.

Pay range:
$104,000.00 - $156,000.00

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!

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