Digital Test Engineer - Multiple Levels

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Product and Test Engineering (PTE) is looking for Digital Test Engineers who will create test solutions in support of New Product Introduction (Silicon Validation and Characterization) and Manufacturing Enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip (SOC) products. The position offers growth/specialization opportunities within Digital Test Engineering in areas such as IP (Microprocessors, HSIO, Logic, Memory), DFT/DFM (Yield Management, Diagnostics, Test Time), AI / Machine Learning (SW Development, Algorithmic Models, ATE test development using AI, Analytic reviews with Design and DFT), and adjacent disciplines (collaboration with packaging teams on 2.5D/3D IC testing, Thermal test analysis, photonic integrated circuits “PICs”, integrated RF/photonic devices).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Optics/Photonics or related field.
Knowledge of Python, Java, and Linux.
Experience working with common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers).
Knowledge of signal integrity and transmission line theory.
3+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
>1-2 years industry experience on Advantest 93K or Teradyne UFlex/IFlex as Product, Test Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.
Applicable Course work: Digital Logic, Computer Architecture, VLSI design, Semi-Conductor Physics, Statistics, Programming Language (C++, JAVA, Python), Digital Communications, Wireless Communications).
FGPA programming and embedded SW development for optical subsystem prototyping.
Familiar with active and passive photonic devices such as semiconductor lasers, Modulators (MZMs), photodiodes, RF and photonic waveguide-based devices.
Understanding of optical communication system metrics such as OSNR, receiver sensitivity, optical modulation index, and optical filtering.
Industrial experience supporting high‑volume production of leading‑edge Semiconductor devices and EIC/PIC products
Good organizational skills.
Master’s or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics, Preferred.

Responsibilities

Create test solutions in support of New Product Introduction (Silicon Validation and Characterization)
Create test solutions in support of Manufacturing Enablement of Qualcomm Silicon on Chip (SOC) products
Specialize in areas such as IP (Microprocessors, HSIO, Logic, Memory)
Specialize in DFT/DFM (Yield Management, Diagnostics, Test Time)
Specialize in AI / Machine Learning (SW Development, Algorithmic Models, ATE test development using AI, Analytic reviews with Design and DFT)
Collaborate with packaging teams on 2.5D/3D IC testing
Perform Thermal test analysis
Work with photonic integrated circuits “PICs”
Work with integrated RF/photonic devices