IPS Hardware Support Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA
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2 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
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Mar 8, 2027

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TL;DR · IPS Hardware Support Engineer

The IPS Hardware Support Engineer joins the Integrated Platform Solutions team to collaborate with hardware engineering teams in the development, validation, and deployment of chip test platforms. This role involves supporting prototype hardware bring-up, debugging, distribution, and new silicon validation activities. The engineer will troubleshoot platform hardware and ASIC-related issues using automated test scripts and industry-standard lab equipment while collecting data and preparing technical reports to support engineering decisions. Key responsibilities include performing component-level root cause analysis and characterizing high-speed digital interfaces and RF subsystems. Required skills include interpreting schematics, soldering fine-pitch SMT components, and utilizing oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers. The role addresses complex technical challenges in power distribution networks, signal integrity, and the validation of cellular, wireless, and compute platform technologies for next-generation hardware systems.

What you'll do

  • Perform hardware bring-up, debug, and validation for prototype platforms and new silicon.
  • Troubleshoot platform hardware and ASIC issues using automated test scripts and lab instrumentation.
  • Measure and analyze high-speed digital and RF signals using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
  • Interpret schematics and technical documentation to perform root cause analysis on complex electronic systems.
  • Execute soldering and rework on fine-pitch SMT components during the hardware development process.
  • Characterize and debug RF, analog, and digital baseband circuits in a laboratory environment.
  • Collect and analyze test data to prepare technical reports for engineering decision-making.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of experience, Associate's degree with 2+ years, or High School Diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • An Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience is also acceptable.
  • Proficiency with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
  • Experience performing hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and debugging of prototype platforms in a laboratory environment.
  • Strong soldering and rework skills for fine-pitch SMT components down to 01005 package sizes.
  • Ability to interpret schematics and technical documentation to troubleshoot complex hardware and ASIC issues.
  • Understanding of power distribution networks, signal integrity, and high-speed digital and RF measurement techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills to document findings and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

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