Systems Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$104,200–$156,200 / yr
Posted
108 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 22, 2026

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Below market

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This role $130k
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TL;DR · Systems Test Engineer

The #Systems Test Engineer joins the Systems Test Engineering team to test and validate location technology systems across software and hardware components. This role involves designing and executing system-level test plans, scripts, and procedures for GNSS positioning, WWAN-based location (LTE/NR), WLAN-based positioning, sensor-based positioning, and geofencing solutions. The engineer will perform integration, functional, and regression testing in lab and field environments to ensure the accuracy and stability of multi-sensor fusion systems. Key responsibilities include analyzing logs, traces, and sensor data to identify root causes for positioning failures or drift. The role utilizes agentic AI-assisted workflows to automate log post-processing and accelerate result analysis. Candidates must be proficient in evaluating GNSS, WWAN, WLAN, and inertial/motion sensors while collaborating with software and algorithm teams to resolve defects within the integrated location stack.

What you'll do

  • Test and validate location technologies including GNSS, WWAN, WLAN, and sensor-based positioning systems.
  • Design and execute system-level test plans to evaluate the functionality, stability, and accuracy of multi-sensor fusion solutions.
  • Analyze logs, traces, and sensor data to identify root causes for positioning failures or drift.
  • Utilize agentic AI tools to automate test execution and post-process large datasets for pattern detection.
  • Perform lab and field testing across various environments including walking, driving, and indoor transition scenarios.
  • Document system defects in tracking tools and communicate technical results to software and algorithm teams.
  • Validate that firmware fixes or tuning changes do not introduce regressions into the location stack.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience testing and validating location technology systems including GNSS, WWAN (LTE/NR), WLAN, and sensor-based positioning.
  • Ability to interpret wireless, sensor, and positioning specifications to design and execute system-level test plans and scripts.
  • Proficiency in performing system integration, functional, and regression testing in both lab and field environments.
  • Skill in analyzing logs, traces, and sensor data to identify root causes of positioning failures or drift.
  • Ability to use agentic AI tools for automated test execution and post-processing of large datasets.
  • Capability to document defects using standard bug tracking tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to perform field tests involving walking, driving, and indoor transition scenarios.

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