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Wireless Design, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wireless Networks Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes The Wireless Installation Engineer ...

The Wireless Charging Design Engineer will serve as the resident subject-matter expert in design and development of next-level wireless charging systems. The WC Design Engineer will concentrate ...

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Description As a RFIC Design Engineer, you are going to be responsible for providing RFIC solutions ... The wireless RFIC team architects, develop, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ...

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ... As Sr. RFIC - PLL Design Engineer within the Wireless Radio team, you will be at the center of a ...

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ... As Sr. RFIC - PLL Design Engineer within the Wireless Radio team, you will be at the center of a ...

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ... As Sr. RFIC - PLL Design Engineer within the Wireless Radio team, you will be at the center of a ...

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ... As Sr. RFIC - PLL Design Engineer within the Wireless Radio team, you will be at the center of a ...

Description As a RFIC Design Engineer, you are going to be responsible for providing RFIC solutions ... The wireless RFIC team architects, develop, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ...

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ... As Sr. RFIC - PLL Design Engineer within the Wireless Radio team, you will be at the center of a ...

Description As a RFIC Design Engineer, you are going to be responsible for providing RFIC solutions ... The wireless RFIC team architects, develop, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ...

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ... As Sr. RFIC - PLL Design Engineer within the Wireless Radio team, you will be at the center of a ...

The wireless RFIC team architects, designs, and validates radio transceivers integrated into ... As Sr. RFIC - PLL Design Engineer within the Wireless Radio team, you will be at the center of a ...

... engineering team! Description Develop MAC layer design for wireless communication SoCs, including creating microarchitecture and other documents based on system-level requirements, and writing area ...

... engineering team. Description Develop MAC layer design for wireless communication SoCs, including creating microarchitecture and other documents based on system-level requirements, and writing area ...

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How much do freelance wireless design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance wireless design engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Wireless Design Engineer vs Wireless Systems Engineer?

AspectFreelance Wireless Design EngineerWireless Systems Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, certifications like CWNE are a plusRequires a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related, with certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remote or on-site at client locationsFull-time, in-house or corporate office, or on-site at client sites
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance consultants working across various industries like telecom, IoT, and enterpriseEmployers include telecom companies, network providers, and large enterprises

While both roles involve wireless technology, a Freelance Wireless Design Engineer typically works independently on specific projects, focusing on designing wireless systems for diverse clients. In contrast, a Wireless Systems Engineer is usually employed full-time within an organization, managing and optimizing wireless networks internally or for clients. The key differences lie in work setting, employment status, and project scope.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Wireless Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Modem HW Design Engineer - AI Driven Next Gen Modem Hardware Development

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$104 - $191.90/hr

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Job description

General Summary

Qualcomm is the world’s largest fabless semiconductor company and a global leader in wireless innovation—powering the majority of 3G, 4G, and 5G devices while pioneering the future 6G era. Our hardware engineering teams build industry‑leading modem and RF transceiver solutions enabling the next generation of wireless technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled Modem Hardware Design Engineer to join our advanced design organization, focused on AI‑driven methodologies and next‑generation modem hardware development. This role blends traditional design expertise with cutting‑edge GenAI, ML‑assisted flows, and agentic‑AI automation frameworks to accelerate all phases of the project and deliver leading edge solutions across a wide range of portfolio products.

Responsibilities

As a Wireless Design Engineer, you will define specifications and architecture/micro-architecture, develop RTL, and optimize for area, power, and performance. You will collaborate closely within the hardware team comprising verification, modeling, and physical implementation teams, while also engaging with system, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver first‑time‑right silicon.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 1+ year of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), Verilog, System Verilog, computer architecture, or embedded systems.
  • 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor and/or embedded software industry experience.
  • 6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience.
  • RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs.
  • Experience with synthesis, industry LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design, verification.
  • Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting, Python/Perl, Makefiles, XML.
Locations

We are open to candidates in San Diego, CA; Santa Clara, CA; and Boxborough, MA.

Pay Range and Benefits

$104,000.00 - $191,900.00. 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. In addition, we also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. Our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

EEO Statement

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 is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with a disability and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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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