Staff Engineer HW Platform Architecture IE-IOT

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

101d • $134,800 - $202,200 • Remote

About The Position

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm IE-IoT Platform Architecture Hardware Staff Engineer, you will architect, plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, circuits, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, and test systems, which launch cutting-edge, world class products in the IoT market space. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to meet performance requirements. A successful candidate should have working knowledge and experience in complex system architecture and design within a wide range of topologies from handheld mobile devices to industrial systems. Prior experience in component selection, electrical design, and PCB design, with working knowledge in PCB manufacturing, CCA assembly, and Final Assembly and Test are a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with hardware system design, system integration, schematic capture, and circuit simulation software.
• 4+ years of experience with hardware system validation and measurement instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools).
• 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Leverages Hardware knowledge to architect, design, develop, modify, and evaluate critical electronic systems, components, and PCB layout for retail and industrial electronic equipment.
• Collaborates with internal or 3rd party manufacturing POCs to fabricate hardware, leads verification of systems or designs, and ensures platform meets requirements.
• Guides internal or 3rd party engineering teams on appropriate design methodologies to implement system per required specifications.
• Conducts detailed reviews and analysis of designs to ensure implementation meets appropriate power, performance, area, compliance, and cost.
• Coordinates or conducts specialized analyses (e.g., feasibility studies, signal integrity, power integrity, etc.) to verify design performance.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees