Senior Cellular System Test Engineer
Job Description
- Independently plan, perform, design, standardize, implement, validate, and execute complex test methodologies for cellular modems.
- Expertise in 3GPP WWAN specifications (LTE and 5GNR).
- Perform end-to-end performance/functional analysis of advanced multi-RAT cellular modems.
- Optimize system performance based on data from lab and/or live networks.
- Work closely with modem systems, software, hardware, and firmware groups.
- Characterize, certify, and commercialize modems meeting quality metrics and customer requirements.
- Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with five (5) years of progressive experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- World-class health benefit options providing comprehensive coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
- Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
- Self and family resources to build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define purpose.
- Wellbeing programs and resources to support employees to Live+Well and Work+Well.
- Continuous learning and development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Mentorships.
Job Posting Date
2025-09-18
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General Summary:
This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the designing, standardizing, implementing, validating and executing complex test methodologies for commercializing the Cellular (or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)) modem as a product or component within a product. Has expertise in the 3GPP WWAN specifications (most notably with LTE and 5GNR), performs end-to-end performance/functional analysis of advanced multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) cellular modems and optimizes system performance based on analysis of data from lab and/or live networks. Works closely with the other functional groups including modem systems, modem software, modem hardware and modem firmware to characterize, certify and commercialize a cost effective, high capability, high performance modem that meets industry leading quality metrics and customer requirements.
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field. Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
*Telecommuting may be permitted. When not telecommuting, must report to Qualcomm’s office location(s) in San Diego, CA.*
Pay Range: $124,016.00 - $160,600.00/year
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