Embedded Software Engineer (QGOV Division) - (Top Secret Clearance Highly Desired)

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Job Overview: Embedded Software Engineer (QGOV Division) - (Top Secret Clearance Highly Desired) Location: San Diego, CA or Boulder, CO About QGOV Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) partners with U.S. government agencies to deliver cutting-edge wireless solutions that meet mission-critical needs. We specialize in secure, high-performance technologies that leverage Qualcomm's leadership in mobile innovation. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance which requires US Citizenship. Position Summary We are seeking versatile Embedded Software Engineers to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in embedded software development and cellular technologies. A comprehensive understanding of 4-5G modem stack layers, including L1, L2, RRC, and MAC is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with government or defense-related wireless systems.
Knowledge of 3GPP specifications and modem architecture.
Experience with DSP programming and hardware/software co-design.
7+ years of experience in embedded systems and wireless modem development.
Strong hands-on experience with 5G modem stack layers
Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with debugging tools, JTAG, and protocol analyzers.
Familiarity with secure software development practices and government standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for 4-5G modem systems.
Collaborate across teams to integrate modem features into secure government platforms.
Analyze and debug complex issues across the modem stack (L1/L2/RRC/MAC).
Contribute to architecture decisions and system-level design.
Support system bring-up, integration, and validation in lab and field environments.

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