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Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon ... Strong technical background in 5G-NR/LTE/UMTS (3G/2G) physical layer and protocols. Hands-on ...

Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon ... Strong technical background in 5G-NR/LTE/UMTS (3G/2G) physical layer and protocols. Hands-on ...

Work with developers on operational capabilities related to 5G and virtualization * The SE will ... Perform system assessment to support validation of information systems. * Work with inter-agency ...

Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies General Summary This ... Designs, optimizes, and implements wireless systems and modems. Develops models, code, tests and/or ...

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

We are looking for a 5G Core System Engineering Lead to own end-to-end system design and interface definition for E-Space's satellite 5G Core network. This role sits at the architecture level: you ...

5G DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

... Engineer to support a cleared research program focused on advanced networking, 5G/telecom systems ... Develop scripts and automation for system privisioning, configuration management, testing ...

Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers * Coordinate softeare system imstallation and monitor equipment functioning * Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU ...

Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers * Coordinate softeare system imstallation and monitor equipment functioning * Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU ...

Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers * Coordinate softeare system imstallation and monitor equipment functioning * Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU ...

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5G Signal Processing Systems Engineer, Sr Staff

Boulder, CO • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

$162K - $244K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Architect solutions incorporating Qualcomm System on Chip (SoC) processors into U.S. Government applications.

  • Develop and run simulations to determine link budget, performance, and tradeoffs for 5G solutions using tools like Matlab.

  • Generate system design documentation and analyze tradeoffs in modem architecture design versus implementation based on 3GPP standards.


Qualcomm rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering
General Summary:
***Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance***
Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) is a unique division within Qualcomm that partners with the U.S. Government to bring the latest in new and innovative commercial technologies to the government space. QGOV is seeking an experienced 5G signal processing systems engineer to architect solutions incorporating commercial Qualcomm System on Chip (SoC) processors into U.S. Government applications. The ideal candidate has strong cellular (5G) knowledge from theory to hands on experience, including protocol knowledge in the air interface (from L1 PHY to L2/L3 upper layers) across both network and UE perspectives; deep signal processing experience as it relates to 5G (from writing Matlab scripts to manipulating/processing IQ samples, mod/demod, channel coding and error correction, synchronization, FIR/filtering, channel estimation, modulation techniques, waveform design to strong communication theory background and understanding the mathematics behind it) is highly desirable. The role also requires experience/expertise in developing/running simulations to determine link budget, performance and tradeoffs for novel solutions (using Matlab and other tools). A successful applicant must have excellent interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills, as well as proven skills generating system design documentation and comfortable navigating through 3GPP standards to understand the tradeoffs in modem architecture design vs implementation.
Skills and Experience:
• Strong knowledge of cellular (5G NR) PHY/MAC/RLC/PDCP and upper layers along with deep experience and knowledge in cellular signal processing and excellent proficiency in Matlab)
• Experience in understanding how cellular modems work, and ability to proficiently write simulation code across various modem subsystems and layers
• Strong in Communication Theory, algorithms as it pertains to 5G or other waveforms
• Familiarity with 3GPP protocol standards, 5G/5G Advanced
• Ability to effectively work with multi-functional engineering teams
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
A current/active Top Secret (TS/SI) security clearance
MSEE or PhD with focus in Cellular/Wireless Communication Systems, 8+ years of experience
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$162,600.00 - $244,000.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985