RF Test Development Engineer

Overview

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

Job Overview:

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. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

General Summary

Job Overview: Develop test solutions, both hardware and software, used for testing of RF Front End devices for cellular applications. These modules are multi-chip modules containing Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, duplexers, switches and are used in the cellular electronics.Preferred Qualifications:• Validation, characterization, and production test of RF front-end (RFFE) integrated chips. • Modules consist of Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, Switches, and Filters. High understanding of testing all components in Front-End modules.• Experience with test platforms: Advantest-93k, NI-STS, Cohu Pax, Teradyne-uFlex.• Lab Equipment Knowledge, must be able to use common lab bench equip (oscilloscope, voltmeter, power meter, spectrum analyzer, VNA).• Familiarity with the New Product Introduction process.• Understanding of Test methodology for cellular standards.• Develop software using Jav, C#, C++, and Labview to test Integrated Circuits.• Develop test hardware utilizing team approach, reviewing schematics and layouts. • Loadboard Design Experience and understanding hardware layout, able to review and comprehend RF routing (microstrip, stripline, coplanar) power grids, digital routes.• Statistical Analysis Capability (Exensio, Excel, SEDana, etc)• Scripting software w/ python, perl, vb or other scripting language to automate tasks.• Must have strong skills and RF understanding for cellular applications.• Effective Technical Presentation skills.• Interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques.• Ability to work under pressure to meet product introduction schedules.• 5+ years of direct industry experience.• Proactive person that shows successful Team Management skills.• Must be able to trouble-shoot hardware and software to develop test solutions.• Must have analytical skills for debug and development of hardware and software.• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills • Highly motivated, fast learner, team player with good communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.

• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.

• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).

• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors – Computer Science, Bachelors – Engineering, Bachelors – Information Systems

Work Experiences:

Certifications:

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Work Experiences:

1+ years experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc. ,1+ years experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software. ,1+ years experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF).

Certifications:

Skills:

Computer Science, DSP Architectures, Electrical Engineering, Optical Systems, Packaging Systems

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