RF Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$134,500–$201,700 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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RF Systems Engineer The RF Systems Engineer joins a close-knit team focused on the system design, implementation, and verification of RF transceiver products and platforms for advanced wireless technologies. This role involves all aspects of RF product development, including architecture, specification, simulation, design verification, and production release. The engineer will develop signal processing techniques for wireless transmission, conduct performance analysis, and create system-level specifications for RF circuits. Key responsibilities include collaborating with IC design, modem, and software teams to ensure requirements are met. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in communication theory, signal processing, and probability. Required technical skills include proficiency in MATLAB programming and experience with ADS. The work involves solving technical challenges within wireless systems and industry standards such as WLAN, Bluetooth, UWB, and cellular technologies like 4G and 5G.

Skills

MATLAB Signal Processing ADS WLAN Bluetooth UWB 4G 5G Communication Theory System Architecture Simulation Design Verification RF Circuits

What you'll do

  • Develop signal processing techniques to receive and transmit wireless signals.
  • Conduct analysis and simulations using MATLAB or ADS to study system architecture and performance.
  • Develop system-level specifications for RF circuits and systems.
  • Perform design verification and testing for RF transceiver products and platforms.
  • Manage RF product development from initial architecture through production release.
  • Ensure hardware and software implementations meet specific system requirements.
  • Analyze RF impairments and performance under various operating conditions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
  • Ph.D. in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in the design and development of RF products and systems.
  • Expertise in communication theory, signal processing, probability, and random processes.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB programming.
  • Experience with wireless systems and industry standards such as WLAN, Bluetooth, UWB, and cellular technologies (4G/5G) is highly desirable.
  • Experience with wireless system architecture, performance analysis, and RF impairments is highly desirable.

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