This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$152,325–$208,900
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$226k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
The Server Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer joins the Data Center team to serve as a technical authority for structural simulation and system-level modeling of high-performance server platforms. This individual contributor leads multi-scale structural physics across package, board, chassis assembly, and full rack-level architectures. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing structural dynamics modeling—including modal, shock, drop, and random vibration—while correlating analytical models with physical test data to ensure mechanical robustness and manufacturability. The role requires expertise in structural mechanics, materials science, and multi-physics coupling. Candidates must be proficient in tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, or HyperMesh. This position addresses the technical challenge of ensuring lifecycle reliability for server systems by providing simulation-informed design guidance across various hardware components, from microelectronics packaging to integrated rack-scale infrastructure within high-performance computing environments.