Qualcomm
Sr. Engineer, RF Test Development
$118K–$177K
San Diego, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor's degree: 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience; master's degree: 1+ year; PhD: no years specified. The posting also states 2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience and lists 5+ years of direct industry experience as preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, master's degree in a related field, or PhD in a related field. The posting does not state equivalent experience as a substitute.
About the job
Develop hardware and software test solutions for RF front-end devices used in cellular applications.
What you'll do
- Validate, characterize, and develop production tests for RF front-end integrated circuits and modules.
- Develop test software and hardware, including loadboards, and troubleshoot test solutions.
- Analyze test data using statistical techniques and support product introduction schedules.
What they ask for
- Experience in validation, characterization, and production testing of RF front-end integrated circuits, including understanding of module components.
- Experience with an identified test platform and common laboratory equipment.
- Develop test software using Java, C#, C++, and Labview; scripting experience for task automation.
- RF power amplifier knowledge for cellular applications, including DPD/ET, and loadboard design and RF routing experience.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of direct industry experience.
- Team management skills.
Pay
$117,800.00 - $176,600.00 (base salary)
Tools
Advantest-93k, NI-STS, Cohu Pax, Teradyne-uFlex, Java, C#, C++, Labview
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