Company:Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering
General Summary:**
This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.**Responsibilities- Perform System level testing for wireless connectivity products, especially WLAN and Bluetooth.
- Test:
- Protocol functionality
- End-to-end system behavior
- Performance
- Physical layer and RF features
- Develop and execute test cases under various operational scenarios.
- Analyze results, debug issues, and provide recommendations.
- Enhance and automate test procedures and analysis tools.
- Work closely with system, software, hardware, and RF engineers to support commercialization and product launches
Technical SkillsRequired- Background in digital communications.
- Networking knowledge, Wireless Communications, TCP/IP.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred- WLAN technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
- OFDMA and MIMO concepts.
- Test automation experience.
- WLAN packet/sniffer analysis.
- Programming in Python
Experience- 1 to 2 years of hands-on system testing and debugging experience is considered a plus.
- Experience with WLAN and Bluetooth testing is preferred.
- Experience developing automated test solutions and/or Python programming skills.
Education- MSEE (Master's in Electrical Engineering) preferred.
- MSCE (Master's in Computer Engineering) with testing experience is also suitable
Soft Skills- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse assignments.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Typical Qualcomm WLAN System Test Focus AreasFor your group's WLAN System Test organization, candidates are commonly expected to have exposure to:
- WLAN/BT system validation
- Test automation frameworks using Python
- Wireless protocol analysis
- Performance benchmarking
- RF and PHY validation
- End-to-end feature verification
- Competitive analysis and issue triage
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $108,300.00 - $162,500.00
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