RF Test Engineer

Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering

General Summary Tests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware. Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.

K ey Responsibilities

• Test Solution Development: Develop, validate, and implement automated RF test solutions for the characterization of RF software and hardware.
• Automation: Design and maintain Python-based test frameworks to control RF instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers) and automate data collection in a Linux environment.
• HW/SW Integration: Drive hardware-software integration efforts, debugging issues across the stack (firmware, driver, and hardware levels).
• Independent Execution: Act as a self-starter to independently design, create, and execute specific experiments and test scenarios to address complex validation challenges.
• Debugging: Troubleshoot complex RF test setups and device-under-test (DUT) failures; isolate issues between test equipment, load boards, and silicon.
• Collaboration: Interface with RF Systems, FPGA design engineers, and Software teams to define test requirements and provide feedback on design-for-test (DFT) features.
• Documentation: Create detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to track validation progress and coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in RF testing
• Expertise in Python for test automation and instrument control. Linux.
• Strong grasp of core wireless concepts and RF propagation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an (RF focus).
• Experience with wireless standards (5G NR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth).
• Familiarity with revision control systems (Git/Gerrit), continuous integration tools, and data analysis platforms such as Splunk.
• Knowledge of RF performance metrics (EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, NF, IP3).
• Hands-on experience with RF bench instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzer, VNAs, Oscilloscopes).

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits $96,400.00 - $144,600.00

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