Modem System Test Engineer – 6G/5G Air Interface
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Join Qualcomm Technologies' Modem System Test (MST) team as an engineer contributing to the development of next-generation wireless technologies including 5G NR and emerging 6G systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate, test, characterize, certify, and commercialize these modem products for global markets. Your day-to-day responsibilities include validating end-to-end system functionality and performance across cellular protocol stacks, defining key performance indicators, developing test strategies, analyzing 3GPP specifications, performing log analysis, debugging issues, and supporting feature integration and certification. The role requires a strong understanding of digital and wireless communication systems, signal processing, RF propagation, and programming skills in Python and MATLAB, with knowledge of AI/ML concepts being advantageous. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact the quality and performance of global modem products, driving cutting-edge wireless experiences across mobile devices and networks.
Skills
What you'll do
- Validate end-to-end system functionality for 5G and 6G cellular technologies.
- Define and evaluate key performance indicators for modem products.
- Develop test strategies and methodologies for modem features and use cases.
- Translate 3GPP specifications into validation scenarios and coverage plans.
- Analyze logs, debug issues, and investigate root causes in lab and field environments.
- Support feature integration and certification of global wireless products.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of 5G NR protocols and physical layer procedures.
- Experience with test equipment for wireless product verification.
- Knowledge of OFDMA, Wi-Fi, LTE, and air interface performance analysis.
- Programming skills in Python and MATLAB.
- Ability to analyze 3GPP specifications and carrier requirements.
- Exposure to 5G infrastructure vendor-specific call flows preferred.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.
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