Hardware Support Engineer - Qualcomm Government Technologies

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
Boulder, CO Posted 17 days ago

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TL;DR

Join Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s Engineering Services Group as a Support Engineer in Boulder, Colorado, where you will perform component and system-level debug and integration for RF, analog, and digital systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include setting up and executing complex automated tests, calibrating test racks, generating reports, and providing feedback to design engineers. You’ll apply basic troubleshooting rules independently or with minimal supervision, read device specification sheets, optimize tests, document essential details of materials and components, and troubleshoot common issues while suggesting solutions. Ideal candidates have a background in electrical engineering, experience with digital hardware/software and analog RF debugging, hands-on use of measurement instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and strong communication skills. This role involves interfacing with cross-functional teams to drive design improvements for leading-edge products.

Skills

SchematicCapture CircuitSimulationSoftware Oscilloscopes SpectrumAnalyzers RFTools AutomatedTests RFTechnology AnalogRFDebugging DigitalHardwareSoftwareDebugging WirelessDevelopment ConsumerElectronicsDevelopment TechnicalDocumentation FeasibilityStudies SignalIntegrityAnalysis PowerIntegrityAnalysis TeardownAnalyses

What you'll do

  • Conduct circuit and system level tests, including setup and execution of complex automated tests.
  • Troubleshoot common issues with product designs and suggest possible solutions independently.
  • Assist in assessing complex design features to identify potential flaws and compliance issues.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams to drive the latest design solutions for production programs.
  • Develop methodology and process flows for validation of newly designed leading-edge products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant field required.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience with digital hardware/software troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in using schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
  • Experience conducting complex automated tests and generating reports.
  • Ability to interface effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills for technical input provision.

Market check

Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $140,000–$218,500.

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$140,000$218,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,875$213,375

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About Qualcomm

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