Senior Cellular System Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $130,187–$160,600 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Closes: Dec 21, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $145k

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TL;DR · Senior Cellular System Test Engineer

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The Senior Cellular System Test Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. involves independently designing and implementing complex test methodologies for commercializing advanced cellular modems as standalone products or components within larger systems. This position requires expertise in 3GPP WWAN specifications, particularly LTE and 5GNR, to perform end-to-end performance analysis of multi-RAT cellular modems and optimize system performance based on data from lab tests and live networks. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including modem systems, software, hardware, and firmware to ensure the commercialization of high-performance, cost-effective modems that meet industry-leading quality standards and customer requirements. Key skills include proficiency in algorithms, Linux, Git, and a strong background in electrical or computer engineering.

Skills

Linux Git Python C C++ Java Perl Shell SQL Docker Kubernetes Jenkins CI/CD PostgreSQL MySQL AWS GCP 3GPP LTE 5GNR Modem Systems Hardware Engineering System Integration

What you'll do

Design and implement complex test methodologies for commercializing cellular modems.
Analyze end-to-end performance of multi-RAT cellular modems based on lab and live network data.
Optimize system performance by interpreting analysis results from various testing environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to characterize, certify, and commercialize high-performance modems.
Ensure modems meet industry-leading quality metrics and customer requirements through rigorous testing.

What we're looking for

Expertise in 3GPP WWAN specifications, particularly LTE and 5GNR.
Experience in designing, validating, and executing complex test methodologies for cellular modems.
Proficiency in end-to-end performance/functional analysis of multi-RAT cellular modems.
Ability to optimize system performance based on data from lab and live networks.
Strong collaboration skills with modem systems, software, hardware, and firmware teams.

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