Digital Test Engineer

Job Title

Digital Test Engineer

Role Summary

Work on hardware bring‑up, verification, and testing for digital and mixed-signal systems and support production test and yield optimization. Collaborate with design, verification, validation, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate test solutions for SoC and system-level products.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical background includes multiple years of hardware engineering or test experience (preferred 2–3+ years depending on degree and prior role).

Responsibilities

Key duties include development, validation, and optimization of test solutions and hardware for production and engineering programs.

• Plan, design, verify, and test electronic systems and circuits (digital, analog, RF, optical as applicable).
• Perform hardware bring-up, characterize devices, and support yield improvement activities.
• Design and run simulations and analyses to meet power, performance, and area targets.
• Integrate features into hardware designs and implement test solutions for production programs.
• Develop and use test fixtures, automation, and measurement procedures to improve test time and quality.
• Evaluate reliability, materials, and techniques; recommend manufacturing and test optimizations.
• Produce detailed technical documentation and present findings to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience to perform the role.

• Practical hardware engineering or test experience (experience level varies by degree; preferred 3+ years).
• Experience with circuit design and characterization (digital and/or analog and RF) and familiarity with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
• Hands-on experience with hardware measurement and diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, ATE, etc.).
• Ability to develop test procedures, automate measurements, and analyze results to drive yield and quality improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with FPGA/DSP-based test systems or test system development is beneficial.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of hardware engineering or related experience; OR Master’s degree in those fields with 1+ year of related experience; OR PhD in those fields. Preferred: Master’s degree and 3+ years of hardware engineering or related experience. (Fields referenced: Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, related technical fields.)

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.