Sr. Engineer, RF Test Development

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

4d•$111,300 - $166,900

About The Position

Develop test solutions, both hardware and software, used for testing of RF Front End devices for cellular applications. These modules are multi-chip modules containing Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, duplexers, switches and are used in the cellular electronics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
Validation, characterization, and production test of RF front-end (RFFE) integrated chips.
Modules consist of Power Amplifiers, LNA’s, Switches, and Filters. Must possess high understanding of testing all components in Front-End modules.
Experience with test platforms: Advantest-93k, NI-STS, Cohu Pax, Teradyne-uFlex.
Lab Equipment Knowledge, must be able to use common lab bench equip (oscilloscope, voltmeter, power meter, spectrum analyzer, VNA)
Familiarity with the New Product Introduction process.
Understanding of Test methodology for cellular standards.
Develop software using Java, C#, C++, and Labview to test Integrated Circuits.
Develop test hardware utilizing team approach, reviewing schematics and layouts.
Loadboard Design Experience and understanding hardware layout, able to review and comprehend RF routing (microstrip, stripline, coplanar) power grids, digital routes.
Statistical Analysis Capability (Exensio, Excel, SEDana, etc)
Scripting software w/ python, perl, vb or other scripting language to automate tasks.
Must have strong skills and RF understanding of Power Amplifiers for cellular applications. (DPD/ET).
Effective Technical Presentation skills.
Interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques.
Ability to work under pressure to meet product introduction schedules.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of direct industry experience.
Proactive person that shows successful Team Management skills.
Must be able to troubleshoot hardware and software to develop test solutions.
Must have analytical skills for debug and development of hardware and software.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated, fast learner, team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop test solutions, both hardware and software, used for testing of RF Front End devices for cellular applications.
Develop software using Java, C#, C++, and Labview to test Integrated Circuits.
Develop test hardware utilizing team approach, reviewing schematics and layouts.
Loadboard Design Experience and understanding hardware layout, able to review and comprehend RF routing (microstrip, stripline, coplanar) power grids, digital routes.
Scripting software w/ python, perl, vb or other scripting language to automate tasks.
Interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques.
Ability to work under pressure to meet product introduction schedules.