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Qualcomm

Hardware Platform Architect

San Diego, CA · On-site

$111K - $166K/yr

OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science ...

Danaher

Hardware Engineering Manager

Loveland, CO · On-site

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives ... The Hardware Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary hardware team responsible for the design ...

Softube

Senior Hardware Developer

Dahlen, ND · On-site

Senior Hardware Developer Join the Rock 'n Roll Scientists at Softube in Linkoping, Sweden and help us craft and tell the Softube story! Softube is a dynamic, fast-growing company on a mission-to ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Hardware Technician

Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Support the hardware design team with reworking components on printed circuit boards (PCB ... We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and ...

New

Peraton

Hardware Engineer

Bedford, NH · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied ... hardware behavior Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that ...

Softube

Senior Hardware Developer

Dahlen, ND · On-site

Senior Hardware Developer Join the Rock 'n Roll Scientists at Softube in Linkoping, Sweden and help us craft and tell the Softube story! Softube is a dynamic, fast-growing company on a mission-to ...

Cloud Peritus

Hardware Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

We are looking for a hardware engineer to join our high frequency trading technology team ... Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. 5+ years of FPGA ...

Jovian Concepts, Inc.

Hardware Engineer L2

Hanover, MD · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

The Hardware Engineer will Provide hardware engineering expertise to analyze complex hardware ... Requires a Bachelors degree in Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science ...

ZincFive

Hardware Engineer V

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$160K - $165K/yr

The Hardware Engineer V will be part of an engineering team developing extensive power electronics ... A Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering * 10+ years of experience with power electronics ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Hardware Technician

Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site

$28.50 - $33.50/hr

Experience debugging electrical hardware. Familiarity with various Windows/Linux host setups ... We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and ...

New

Actalent

Hardware Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$50 - $65/hr

Hardware Engineer This role supports a major hardware modernization effort for a mission-critical ... About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Hardware Technician

Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Support the hardware design team with reworking components on printed circuit boards (PCB ... We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and ...

New

Peraton

Hardware Engineer

Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied ... hardware behavior Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that ...

Cloud Peritus

Hardware Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

We are looking for a hardware engineer to join our high frequency trading technology team ... Desirable Candidates: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering ...

Google Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering ... Hardware subsystem design and validation; and Image Quality Metrics Development in Python or C+

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Hardware Platform Architect

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees
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$111K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Qualcomm rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm IE-IoT Platform Architecture Hardware Engineer, you will architect, plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, circuits, Digital and Analog systems, and test systems, which launch cutting-edge, world class products in the IoT market space. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to meet performance requirements.
A successful candidate should have knowledge of and preferably experience in electronic system architecture and design ranging from handheld devices to industrial computing. Knowledge of component selection, electronics system design, and PCB design are key, with knowledge of PCB manufacturing, CCA assembly, and Final Assembly and Test as a plus.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 0-2 years of Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.
  • Experience with hardware system design, system integration, schematic capture, and circuit simulation software.
  • Experience with hardware system validation and standard measurement instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, etc.).
  • Ability to travel internationally to India, Taiwan, Europe, and China as required by project schedules

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Architect, design, develop, and evaluate electronic systems, select components, and learn or guide PCB layout for retail and industrial electronic equipment.
  • Collaborate with internal or 3rd party manufacturing contacts to fabricate hardware systems
  • Verify and test designs to ensure requirements and compliance
  • Develop new and impactful
  • Conduct detailed reviews and analysis of designs to ensure implementation meets appropriate power, performance, area, compliance, and cost
  • Coordinates or conducts specialized analyses (e.g., feasibility studies, signal integrity, power integrity, etc.) to verify design performance

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:
$111,300.00 - $166,900.00
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. 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.

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Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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