Engineering Internship

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CABoulder, CO
Employment
Intern
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 17, 2027

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Engineering Internship

The Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) Engineering Internship involves joining a team that develops special products based on wireless terrestrial and satellite communication technologies for military and government use. As an intern, you will support government-sponsored research, development, integration, and testing of these systems, including adapting commercial systems for novel environments. You will collaborate across disciplines to design, develop, automate, document, and execute tests. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in embedded software, cellular systems, and digital signal processing. For software in test tracks, skills in Python automation, Linux, Git, Jenkins, Docker, and network protocols like TCP/IP are essential. You will solve complex problems involving communications systems across physical and upper layers to deliver timely results for government customers.

What you'll do

  • Support government-sponsored research, development, integration, and testing of wireless terrestrial and satellite communication systems.
  • Adapt and extend commercial systems to novel applications and environments for military and federal use.
  • Design, develop, and automate software for embedded systems or test frameworks.
  • Execute and debug tests for communication systems across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Document technical processes and results for internal development and customer delivery.
  • Evaluate wireless communications systems through drive tests, logging, and post-analysis.
  • Develop test automation frameworks using Python for software in test tracks.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–September).
  • Expected graduation date must be November 2027 or later.
  • Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2027 and June 2028 (preferred).
  • Must have 1+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be willing to travel occasionally and work well in a technical, global environment.

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