System Integration & Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $161,400–$242,200 / yr
Posted: 40 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · System Integration & Test Engineer

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The System Integration & Test Engineer joins the Systems Test Engineering team within the Government division to ensure the seamless integration and robust performance of complex hardware, software, and network components. This role involves designing, developing, and executing system-level test plans, performing integration testing to validate functionality, and analyzing results to identify root causes of failures. The engineer will develop automated test scripts and tools while serving as a technical liaison between internal and external organizations. Key requirements include experience with cellular protocols like 3G, 4G, and 5G, mobile operating systems such as Android and iOS, and programming in C/C++, C#, or Java. Proficiency with RF measurement, Wireshark, iPerf, and Agile methodologies is preferred to support verification and validation in lab and field environments.

Skills

Integration Testing C/C++ C# Java Android iOS Wireshark iPerf Agile 3G 4G 5G RF Measurement

What you'll do

Design, develop, and execute system-level test plans and procedures for integrated hardware and software systems.
Perform integration testing to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.
Analyze test results to identify root causes of failures and drive corrective actions.
Develop automated test scripts and tools to improve test coverage and efficiency.
Support system verification and validation activities in both lab and field environments.
Document test results, integration issues, and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Previous cellular protocol experience in 3G, 4G, or 5G (preferred).
Mobile platform operating systems exposure including Android and iOS (preferred).
Programming skills in C/C++, C#, or Java (preferred).
RF measurement, network protocol analyzer tools, and familiarity with Wireshark and iPerf (preferred).
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (preferred).

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