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Qualcomm

Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies General Summary ... Over the past 40 years, the Systems Research Department of Qualcomm Technologies Inc.'s Wireless ...

New York University

Summer Research Scholar

New York, NY · On-site

$27/hr

Description PART TIME SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOLAR New York University Tandon School of Engineering The ... The ECE department at Tandon, with a track record of pioneering advanced research in wireless ...

New York University

Summer Research Scholar

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$27/hr

PART TIME SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOLAR New York University Tandon School of Engineering The Research in ... The ECE department at Tandon, with a track record of pioneering advanced research in wireless ...

Qualcomm

Sr DevOps Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$138K - $177K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies General Summary ... You will be working on an industry-leading wireless research team responsible for the software ...

Navtech, Inc.

Wireless Security Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

Wireless Security Engineer Duration : 6 to 12 Months Location : Plano, Texas - Day 1 Onsite ... Participating in research activities to investigate vulnerabilities, emerging cyber threats, and ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level wireless research engineer in the United States is $106,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wireless Research Engineer vs Wireless Systems Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Wireless Research EngineerWireless Systems Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field; familiarity with wireless protocolsBachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related; knowledge of wireless systems and network analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, technology companiesIT departments, telecommunications firms, network service providers
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in research and development roles within tech and telecom industriesInvolved in network analysis, troubleshooting, and system optimization in telecom and enterprise settings

While both roles involve wireless technology, the Entry Level Wireless Research Engineer focuses on developing and testing new wireless technologies in research settings. In contrast, the Wireless Systems Analyst primarily analyzes and maintains existing wireless systems to ensure optimal performance.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Wireless Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,012 per year, or $51 per hour.
Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

Sr Wireless Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 186 rated software companies

Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies
General Summary:
Over the past 40 years, the Systems Research Department of Qualcomm Technologies Inc.'s Wireless Research and Development, based in San Diego, California, conceived of key innovations in wireless communication systems including 3G CDMA, 4G LTE, 5G NR, and Wi-Fi 802.11. We are looking for innovative engineers who develop deep understanding of problems through thoughtful data-driven analysis and then shepherd the solutions through the lab to real world deployment. Success requires developing an end-to-end view of systems across layers and across disciplines, and then helping to bring solutions through the lab to become real-world technologies and products.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in and contribute to research systems engineering for the evolution of 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi radio technologies, end-to-end systems solutions, and cross-layer optimizations for wearables, automotive, robotics, and industrial applications.
  • Conduct research on system architecture, protocols, virtualization, XR, agentic/physical AI, AI-native wireless, security, perception technologies, sensor fusion, and on-device/distributed/cloud computing.
  • Perform theoretical analysis, simulation, and prototyping
  • Actively participate in design and review sessions.
  • Contribute to Qualcomm's IP portfolio and provide systems support for research testbeds.
  • Participate in working groups of standards organizations including IEEE, 3GPP, ETSI, ORAN and others.

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience in digital/wireless communications (e.g., information theory, coding theory, signal processing, optimization, AI).
  • Demonstrated ability to design communications simulation tools
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++/MATLAB/Python
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux computing platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years Systems Engineering or related work experience.
  • Knowledge of or experience with:
    • 3GPP or IEEE standards
    • RAN (LTE/NR/WLAN) protocol design
    • Modem algorithms design
    • Interference and mobility management
    • Neural network model design and training
    • Data-driven design
    • Perception technologies (e.g., 6DoF, IMU and visual processing)
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Hugging Face).
  • Solid understanding of deep learning theory, linear algebra, statistics, (statistical) signal processing, information theory, optimization, and wireless communications.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$122,500.00 - $183,700.00
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.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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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

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