Staff RF Product and Bench Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted
66 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 3, 2027

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Similar $183k
This role $168k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $152,656–$212,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Staff RF Product and Bench Test Engineer

The RF Product and Bench Test Engineer, Staff joins the Hardware Engineering team to design, develop, and evaluate electronic systems, circuits, and integrated circuitry for leading-edge products in advanced processes. This role involves developing manufacturing solutions, conducting simulations, and performing specialized analyses such as signal integrity, power integrity, and teardown studies. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF, Analog, Digital IC designers, and Software engineers to improve yield, test time, and quality. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting product designs, documenting material details, and creating automation for the validation of System on Chip components. Required expertise includes circuit design, schematic capture software, and proficiency with measurement instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. The role focuses on solving complex hardware challenges while ensuring production reliability and performance across various operating conditions and configurations.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop electronic systems, circuits, components, and integrated circuitry based on product roadmaps.
  • Conduct simulations and analyses to evaluate design performance across various operating conditions.
  • Develop automation, methodologies, and flows for the validation of System on Chip and packaging.
  • Troubleshoot hardware design issues and document technical solutions and lessons learned.
  • Perform specialized analyses including signal integrity, power integrity, and feasibility studies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test solutions that improve production yield and quality.
  • Document material specifications, component details, and track changes to designs accurately.
  • Act as a technical lead on small projects to manage outcomes and project schedules.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of hardware engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of hardware engineering experience.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of hardware engineering experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience in circuit design including digital, analog, or RF.
  • At least 2 years of experience using schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
  • At least 2 years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

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