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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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The Sr. Engineer, System Level Test joins the Hardware Engineering group to plan, design, optimize, verify, and test complex electronic systems. This role involves integrating features into hardware designs, conducting simulations, and implementing solutions that balance power, performance, and area. The engineer will evaluate manufacturing solutions, characterize materials, and develop automation to maximize productivity for leading-edge products. Key responsibilities include assessing complex design features for flaws, writing technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve yield and test time. Required technical skills include experience with circuit design, schematic capture, and simulation software. Candidates must also be proficient with hardware measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RF tools to solve problems across digital, analog, RF, optical, FPGA, and DSP systems.
What does a Engineer earn in California?
Median $199500 from 103 postings across 31 companies.
Plan, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems including circuits, mechanical systems, and FPGA or DSP systems.
Integrate specific features and functionality into hardware designs according to product roadmaps.
Conduct simulations and analyses to implement designs with optimal power, performance, and area.
Develop manufacturing solutions and bring up products to meet customer expectations and schedules.
Evaluate material reliability and implement automation to maximize production productivity.
Assess complex design features to identify potential flaws, compatibility issues, and compliance problems.
Write detailed technical documentation for all hardware projects.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering experience.
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience (preferred).
2+ years of experience with circuit design such as digital, analog, or RF (preferred).
2+ years of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software (preferred).
2+ years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers (preferred).
Circuit Design
Schematic Capture
Circuit Simulation
RF
Analog
Digital
Signal Integrity
Power Integrity
Oscilloscope
Spectrum Analyzer
System on Chip
Hardware Design
DSP
Electronic Systems
Packaging
Test Solutions
Automation
SoC
System Test
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
ARM Architecture
C++
Python
Java
C#
Perl
Android
Kernel
Source Control
Git
Perforce
Software Configuration Management
IC Design
Wireless Standards
Digital Design
Hardware Architecture
System Level Test
Python
Bash Scripting
Post Silicon Validation
Test Automation
Test Fixtures
Diagnostic Software
Manufacturing Test
Test Strategies
Test Plans
GPU
Data Center
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Systems Engineering
Test Engineering
Requirements Management
Agile Development
Requirements Verification and Validation
MIL-Standard
System Integration
Test Procedure Development
SoC
System Test
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
C++
Python
Java
C#
Perl
Android
ARM Architecture
Kernel
Source Control
Git
Perforce
Software Configuration Management
IC Design Review
Wireless Standards
Hardware Architecture
Digital Design