Field Application Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Preferred (San Diego CA),

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

6d • $107,000 - $160,600

About The Position

QUALCOMM's Government (QGOV) division develops special products based on its wireless terrestrial technologies for the military, federal and l ocal governments. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Field Test & Application Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless integration and robust performance of complex systems across hardware, software, and network components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in field logistics operations and testing, integration methodologies, and troubleshooting across multidisciplinary platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with cellular communication protocols, including one or more of 3G, 4G, or 5G technologies.
• Familiarity with mobile operating systems, particularly Android and iOS, including device-level testing and debugging.
• Experience using RF measurement tools, network protocol analyzers, and utilities like Wireshark and iPerf for performance and connectivity analysis.
• Experience implementing range safety protocols and coordinating with Range Safety Officers

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field-level system tests for integrated hardware and software platforms, ensuring performance and reliability under real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, systems) to define integration and deployment strategies, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system behavior.
• Conduct hands-on integration and validation testing in lab and field environments, simulating operational scenarios to verify system functionality.
• Analyze field test data, identify root causes of performance issues or failures, and work with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a bridge between internal engineering teams, customers, and external partners to ensure clear communication and alignment on system performance and deployment requirements.
• Support customer deployments, demonstrations, and field trials, providing technical expertise, troubleshooting, and feedback to improve product readiness.
• Document test procedures, results, and field observations, delivering clear and actionable reports to stakeholders and contributing to continuous product improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees