RF Test Engineer

Qualcomm • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

Tests and modifies general systems-level software/hardware, specialized utility and/or hardware. Interprets wireless specifications. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Documents systems-level defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to developers. Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents problems with program function, output, or content. Develops testing programs that assess effectiveness of a new system or modification of an existing system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in RF testing
• Expertise in Python for test automation and instrument control. Linux.
• Strong grasp of core wireless concepts and RF propagation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an (RF focus).
• Experience with wireless standards (5G NR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth).
• Familiarity with revision control systems (Git/Gerrit), continuous integration tools, and data analysis platforms such as Splunk.
• Knowledge of RF performance metrics (EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, NF, IP3).
• Hands-on experience with RF bench instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzer, VNAs, Oscilloscopes).

Responsibilities

• Test Solution Development: Develop, validate, and implement automated RF test solutions for the characterization of RF software and hardware.
• Automation: Design and maintain Python-based test frameworks to control RF instruments (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers) and automate data collection in a Linux environment.
• HW/SW Integration: Drive hardware-software integration efforts, debugging issues across the stack (firmware, driver, and hardware levels).
• Independent Execution: Act as a self-starter to independently design, create, and execute specific experiments and test scenarios to address complex validation challenges.
• Debugging: Troubleshoot complex RF test setups and device-under-test (DUT) failures; isolate issues between test equipment, load boards, and silicon.
• Collaboration: Interface with RF Systems, FPGA design engineers, and Software teams to define test requirements and provide feedback on design-for-test (DFT) features.
• Documentation: Create detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to track validation progress and coverage.

Benefits

• We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level