Senior Post-Silicon Validation Engineer, RF/Mixed-Signal

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$117,800–$176,600 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 16, 2027
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TL;DR · Senior Post-Silicon Validation Engineer, RF/Mixed-Signal

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Sr. Post-Silicon Validation Engineer, RF/Mixed-Signal joins the RFMS Product Development team to focus on the bring-up, development, and validation of modem and RF mixed-signal blocks. This hands-on, lab-focused role involves ensuring end-to-end functionality of the RF transceiver chain through characterization, debug, and production enablement. The engineer will design experiments to characterize performance, develop test hardware and software, and maintain lab automation frameworks. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, C#, and AI-assisted tools for data analysis and tool development. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of mixed-signal block architectures and experience with equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, high-speed digitizers, and JTAG debuggers. The role addresses critical challenges in silicon bring-up, yield analysis, and manufacturing enablement while requiring skills in statistical data analysis and potentially embedded systems or DSP development.

Skills

RF Mixed‑Signal Python C# Lab Automation Spectrum Analyzers Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers JTAG DSP Embedded Systems PCB Design Statistical Data Analysis AI‑assisted tools DFT Planning silicon bring‑up

What you'll do

  • Perform post-silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization of mixed-signal and RF IP.
  • Design and execute experiments to characterize performance and remove data bias.
  • Develop test hardware and software to support characterization and production enablement.
  • Create and maintain lab automation frameworks using Python, C#, and AI-assisted tools.
  • Support production IP qualification, yield analysis, and manufacturing enablement.
  • Analyze statistical data to extrapolate sample results to broader populations.
  • Debug and validate the end-to-end functionality of the RF transceiver chain.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (required).
  • Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (preferred).
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Engineering.
  • 2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 1+ year of experience with a Master's degree.
  • Strong understanding of RF and mixed-signal block architectures and measurement methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Programming and scripting skills in Python, C#, and AI-assisted tools for data analysis and tool development.
  • Experience with statistical data analysis, PCB design/debug, and advanced lab equipment (preferred).

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