Senior Hardware 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

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. QTI is actively seeking a PCB/Hardware design candidate with a strong background in Signal/Power Integrity to join the QCT Product & Test engineering (PTE) team. This team develops test solutions for design verification and high-volume production testing of Snapdragon Processors, baseband mixed-signal devices, RF receivers/transmitters/transceivers, CODEC and power management ASICs designed by QCT.In this role, the Hardware engineer is responsible for collaborating with multiple global engineering teams to ensure the overall design of hardware in support of product characterization and test of semiconductor devices.Job responsibilities include:• Working closely with cross functional team including Mechanical, CAD, Component Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Power and Signal Integrity Analysis and PTE.• Design and debug of test interface hardware, schematic capture, oversee layout, and release test hardware into characterization labs and/or high-volume production.• Experience with Signal/Power integrity 2.5D/3D EDA tools (Cadence Sigrity, Ansys 3D, ADS). This includes PCB extractions, optimizations and End-End simulation for overall performance.• Experience in Mentor PADs Logic and PADs Layout, DxDesigner and Expedition is desirable but not essential.• Conduct and document design reviews to meet strict product development schedules.Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.• 2+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.Preferred Qualifications• Understanding and ability to apply electrical engineering concepts and circuit solving skills.• Able to work with common test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, network analyzer, etc.), ATE test platforms (Teradyne UFLEX, Advantest 93K, Cohu, NI) and handlers/probers.• Knowledge in RF/ RFFE with preference in mmWave, mixed-signal, or analog PCB design including CAD interface• Experience in high layer count multilayer boards and sockets/connectors and Component selection preferred.• Specific experience in designing boards for ATE testers a plus.SI/PI Measurement to simulation correlation experience is plus.

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:

2+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Certifications:

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Work Experiences:

2+ years experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc. ,2+ years experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software. ,2+ years experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF). ,4+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Certifications:

Skills:

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

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