System Integration & Test Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Preferred (San Diego CA),

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 55 days ago $107,000–$160,600 / year
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TL;DR

The System Test & Integration Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies’ Government division involves ensuring the seamless integration and robust performance of complex compute platforms for military and government applications. This senior-level position requires designing and executing comprehensive system-level test plans in Linux-based environments such as Ubuntu, OpenWRT, and Linux LE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve platform issues, and developing automated test scripts using Python and Bash. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in compute platform integration and strong proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Git. Familiarity with Qualcomm QCS platforms, cellular protocols, and RF measurement tools is preferred, making this role crucial for addressing the unique challenges of government-scale technology deployment.

Skills

Linux Ubuntu OpenWRT Python Bash CI/CD Jenkins Git JIRA PyTest C Java Wireshark iPerf Agile Qualcomm QCS 3G 4G 5G RF测量工具 网络协议分析器

What you'll do

  • Design and execute system-level test plans for QCS compute platforms in Linux environments.
  • Resolve platform-level issues by collaborating with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
  • Perform integration and validation testing to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability of compute platforms.
  • Analyze test results to identify root causes of failures and drive corrective actions across hardware/software boundaries.
  • Develop automated test scripts using Python and Bash to improve test coverage and efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
  • 3+ years of system testing and integration experience in compute platforms or embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in Linux-based environments (Ubuntu, OpenWRT, Linux LE) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA for test automation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Familiarity with system architecture, embedded compute systems, and networking protocols.
  • Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and driver integration preferred.

Market check

Salary context

This $107,000–$160,600 range sits above 20% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$125,750–$202,350

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,000–$196,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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