{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a4e109f979d26253d9f3b77a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4e109f979d26253d9f3b77a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4e109f979d26253d9f3b77a","title":"RF Hardware Engineer","description":"Company:\nQualcomm Technologies, Inc.\nJob Area:\nEngineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering\nGeneral Summary:\nIn this role, the Hardware engineer is mainly responsible for collaborating with cross functional global engineering teams to ensure the overall design and implementation of RF hardware enabling product characterization and semiconductor device testing.\nJob responsibilities include:\nWorking Closely with cross functional team including mechanical, CAD, Component engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Power and Signal Integrity Analysis and PTE.\nDesign and debug of test interface hardware, schematic capture, oversee layout, and release test hardware into volume production.\nExperience with Signal/ Power integrity 2.5D/3D EDA tools (Cadence Sigrity, Ansys 3D, ADS). This includes PCB extractions, optimizations and End-End simulation for overall performance.\nExperience in Mentor PADs Logic and PADs Layout, DxDesigner and Expedition is desirable but not essential.\nConduct and document design reviews to meet strict product development schedules.\nPreferred Qualifications\nUnderstanding and ability to apply electrical engineering concepts and circuit solving skills.\nAble to work with common test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, network analyzer, etc.), ATE test platforms (Teradyne UFLEX, Advantest 93K) and handlers/probers.\nKnowledge in RF/ RFFE with preference in mmWave, mixed-signal, or analog PCB design including CAD interface\nExperience in high layer count multilayer boards and sockets/connectors and Component selection preferred.\nSpecific experience in designing boards for ATE testers a plus.\nSI/PI Measurement to simulation correlation experience is plus.\nRequired for this Role\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus minimum 2 years of Hardware Engineering experience\nMinimum Qualifications:\nQualcomm Technologies Inc. is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. QTI is actively seeking Hardware design candidate with strong background in Signal/ Power Integrity to join the QCT Product & Test engineering (PTE) team. This team develops Hardware/PCB test solutions for silicon characterization, verification and high volume production testing of 5G RF mmWave/Sub 6 transceivers/Modules, Snapdragon Processors, baseband mixed-signal devices, RF receivers/transmitters, CODEC and power management ASICs designed by QCT.\nQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nEEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\n\nPay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$94,200.00 - $141,200.00\nThe above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. 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. 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Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. 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