RF Product and Bench Test Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 31 days ago $134,800–$202,200 / year
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TL;DR

At Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the Hardware Engineer role involves designing and developing electronic systems, circuits, and components for leading-edge products in advanced manufacturing processes. This position requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product yield, test time, and quality through innovative design solutions. Daily tasks include conducting simulations, evaluating reliability, and troubleshooting common issues while documenting essential details about materials and assemblies. Ideal candidates possess a Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and have 4+ years of hardware engineering experience, including circuit design and the use of schematic capture software. Proficiency with hardware design instruments such as oscilloscopes is also crucial. This role demands expertise in specialized analyses like signal integrity and teardown studies to drive continuous improvement in product development and validation processes.

Skills

Schematic_capture Circuit_simulation_software Oscilloscopes Spectrum_analyzers RF_tools Digital_circuit_design Analog_circuit_design RF_circuit_design Signal_integrity_analysis Power_integrity_analysis System_on_Chip Design_implementation Feasibility_studies Test_engineering Customer_engineering Operations_interface Verilog VHDL Python MATLAB

What you'll do

  • Develops and analyzes hardware designs for electronic systems and components.
  • Evaluates and optimizes test solutions to improve product yield and quality.
  • Interfaces with cross-functional teams to integrate latest design solutions in production.
  • Documents essential details about materials, components, and assemblies accurately.
  • Troubleshoots common issues with product designs and suggests possible solutions.
  • Conducts specialized analyses such as feasibility studies and signal integrity assessments.
  • Provides technical input and support for internal customers under supervision.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
  • Experience with circuit design (digital, analog, RF).
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware design instruments like oscilloscopes.
  • Ability to develop basic to moderately complex hardware designs independently.
  • Interfaces with cross-functional teams for production program improvements.

Market check

Salary context

This $134,800–$202,200 range sits above 36% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,000–$228,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$160,000–$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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