Qualcomm Technologies Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Support Engineering
General Summary:
Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products.
**Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance**
"The successful applicant will be working principally out of the Boulder Colorado office and should be willing to travel occasionally to the San Diego office (quarterly or as required)."
A successful candidate will perform component and system level debug and integration, of RF, analog, and Digital systems. Requirements: Circuit and system level tests, including set-up and execution of complex automated tests, set-up and calibration of test racks, report generation, and presentation. They will also be required to provide feedback and assistance to design engineers.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Apply basic design troubleshooting rules and processes for electronic hardware, equipment, and/or integrated circuitry working independently or with minimal supervision.
• Read device specification sheets and interpret common details required to validate hardware design features.
• Identify basic ways to optimize tests and/or hardware designs by evaluating device performance over a limited range of operating conditions and configurations.
• Assist in the assessment of complex design features to identify potential flaws (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hardware), compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues with minimal supervision.
• Accurately document essential details of materials, components, chipsets, and assemblies for a device.
• Troubleshoot common issues with product designs, suggest possible solutions, and document lessons learned.
• Provide basic technical input and support for internal customers.
• Act as a tech lead on small projects with minimal guidance from more experienced engineers.
• Assist in conducting specialized analysis (e.g., feasibility studies, signal integrity, power integrity, teardown analyses) under the direction of more experienced engineers. Additional responsibilities may also include developing methodology, process flows, and automation for development and validation of newly designed solutions for leading-edge products.
• Interface with various cross functional teams (RF, Analog and Digital IC designers, Software, System Engineering, Test Engineers, Customer Engineering, and Operations) to drive and incorporate the latest design solutions in the production program to improve yield, productivity, and quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in Electronics or related area.
• Military experience or training in electronics field (Rank E4+ 2 years).
• 2+ years experience with digital hardware/software, and/or analog RF troubleshooting and debugging.
• 2+ years experience in a lab or production environment.
• 2+ years experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership.
• 2+ years experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
• 2+ years experience of hands-on experience working with measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.
• 2+ years experience with circuit and system level tests, including set-up and execution of automated tests, set-up and calibration of test racks, report generation, and presentation.
• 2 years experience in wireless or consumer electronics development.
• Good communication and excellent organizational skills.
• A strong work ethic, and healthy desire to learn
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree and 3+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.
*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$36.70 - $55.04
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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