RF Product and Test Development Engineer

Job Title

RF Product and Test Development Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the Hardware Engineering team responsible for planning, designing, verifying and testing RF and related electronic systems for product development and production test. The role focuses on product bring-up, yield improvement, test system integration and characterization for leading-edge products.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typically requires multiple years of hardware engineering experience (commonly 2–4 years) and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Key duties focus on hardware and test development across RF and mixed-signal product lifecycles.

• Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems including RF, analog, digital, FPGA, DSP, and test systems.
• Integrate features and functionality into hardware designs to meet product roadmaps and proposals.
• Perform simulations and analyses to optimize power, performance, and area.
• Develop and implement production test solutions to improve yield, test time, and quality.
• Evaluate and characterize materials, components, and manufacturing techniques; drive reliability assessments and automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, verification, validation, software, systems, architecture) to implement requirements and test solutions.
• Assist in assessing complex design features for flaws, compatibility, or compliance issues.
• Produce detailed technical documentation for hardware projects and test procedures.

Requirements

Core skills and experience required for success in this role.

• Must-have: Multiple years of hands-on hardware engineering experience (commonly 2+ years).
• Must-have: Practical experience with circuit design (digital, analog, and/or RF) and schematic capture/circuit simulation tools.
• Must-have: Experience using hardware measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and RF test equipment.
• Must-have: Ability to conduct simulations and analyses and implement designs that meet power, performance, and area targets.
• Must-have: Experience developing manufacturing/test solutions, supporting product bring-up and yield improvement.
• Must-have: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce technical documentation and work across teams.
• Nice-to-have: 3+ years of hardware engineering experience; background in automation, ATE/test development, FPGA or DSP systems.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with reliability evaluation, process characterization, and production test optimization.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field (typically paired with 2+ years of hardware engineering experience); OR a Master's degree in those fields (typical minimum 1+ year experience); OR PhD in those fields. A Master's degree is listed as preferred in the posting.

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.