Qualcomm
#Hardware Design Engineer
$100K–$149K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 1–2 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development work experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Develops and validates high-speed hardware for next-generation 6G prototype platforms, from schematic design through PCB layout oversight and lab testing.
What you'll do
- Capture schematics, select components, and manage bills of materials for multi-layer digital designs.
- Oversee PCB layout and collaborate with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams on high-speed bus topologies.
- Bring up, debug, and characterize prototype boards; document test plans, validation reports, and engineering change orders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1–2 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development work experience.
- Hands-on experience with lab test equipment, such as digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
- Fundamental knowledge of high-speed digital board design, including impedance control, crosstalk, and power delivery.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Experience with schematic capture or simulation software, PCB layout software, or high-speed interfaces.
Pay
$99,500.00 - $149,300.00 (USD; pay range; pay type not specified)
Tools
Hyperlynx, LTspice, Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB
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